SB1624
06/18/2023
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Texas
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Legislation
, Adult Protective Proceedings - Protected Person
SB1624: The law currently requires the court to appoint an attorney ad litem to represent a proposed ward, but it is unclear whether this is a best interests or client-directed attorney. The bill would specify that the attorney ad litem also represents the proposed ward’s expressed wishes.
Last action (on 06/18/2023): Effective on 9/1/23