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HB 19 77-0 (2001) Author: Corte, Frank Relating to personal representatives of decedents' estates and the regulation of attorneys representing those personal representatives. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 330 77-0 (2001) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to a durable power of attorney. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 483 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the removal from the statutes of certain antiquated or unnecessary words referring to incapacitated persons. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 534 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of an assigned statutory probate court judge. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 535 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to recording information concerning appointment of certain visiting judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 536 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court and other courts of record in certain matters. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 537 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of certain causes of action by a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 538 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to jurisdiction of statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 539 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to arts, entertainment, advertisement, and sports contracts entered into by minors. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 628 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to authorizing a person other than a corporate fiduciary to serve as trustee of certain trusts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 689 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts and to conforming procedures for transferring juvenile proceedings to certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 763 77-0 (2001) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, and administration of the Probate Court No. 1 of Collin County and to the administration of the county courts at law of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 898 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the administration of certain property of incapacitated persons, wards, and former wards. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 900 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the administration of statutory probate courts and to the assignment of statutory probate court judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 952 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to interstate guardianships. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1037 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to jurisdiction of a court over certain matters related to the ward's estate after a ward's guardianship is settled. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1073 77-0 (2001) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the hours of operation of certain courts for proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1083 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the effect of a bankruptcy proceeding on a durable power of attorney. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1131 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the probate and administration of a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1132 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1160 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to establishing a duty of care for an attorney who prepares a will. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1220 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to payments made to certain counties from the judicial fund and to the creation and use of a contributions fund in each of those counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1233 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the prepayment of funeral services by a guardian of the estate of a ward. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1883 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to durable powers of attorney and statutory durable powers of attorney. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1935 77-0 (2001) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the fees collected for certain services by clerks of county courts. House: Judicial Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2152 77-0 (2001) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the validity of certain devises or bequests. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2253 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the jurisdiction of the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2315 77-0 (2001) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the administration and jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Denton County and to the operation of the statutory probate court in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2322 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to consent to the voluntary admission of the ward to an inpatient psychiatric facility. House: Judicial Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2716 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to an application for the appointment of a guardian for certain incapacitated minors. House: Judicial Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2731 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to a proceeding to declare heirship. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2814 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2882 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3144 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to incapacitated persons, wards, and former wards. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3406 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the sale of livestock by a personal representative of a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3467 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to a proceeding concerning a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3696 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Hidalgo County, to redesignating the County Court at Law No. 3 of Hidalgo County as the Probate Court of Hidalgo County, and to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HCR 302 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 689. Signed by the Governor
HCR 325 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction in H.B. No. 900. Signed by the Governor
HR 1350 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 900. 1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 194 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, and administration of the Probate Court No. 1 of Collin County and to the administration of the county courts at law of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 722 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 723 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the probate and administration of a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 869 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to incapacitated persons, wards, and proposed wards. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 941 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility of former or retired statutory probate judges for certain assignments as visiting judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1094 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the administration and jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Denton County and to the operation of the statutory probate court in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1407 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the sale of livestock by a personal representative of a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1417 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the compensation and expenses of guardians and temporary guardians of the estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1628 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts and to conforming procedures for transferring juvenile proceedings to certain courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1640 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a provision for the payment or transfer of a person's interest in a mutual fund account on the person's death. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1719 77-0 (2001) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to consent to the voluntary admission of the ward to an inpatient psychiatric facility. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 381 76-0 (1999) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to rights of survivorship transfer of a motor vehicle or manufactured home. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 677 76-0 (1999) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to physicians who may provide certain mental health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
HB 777 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 778 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 919 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an attorney who represents a ward, proposed ward, guardian, or other interested person in certain guardianship proceedings. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 977 76-0 (1999) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to the redesignation of County Court at Law No. 1 of Collin County as Probate Court of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1136 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees charged for certain services performed by county clerks in a pending probate action. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1142 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to records of probate and guardianship proceedings. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1176 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain documents required to be filed with an application for probate of a foreign will. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1282 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1348 76-0 (1999) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the classification of certain child support claims against the estate of a decedent. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1508 76-0 (1999) Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al. Relating to the forfeiture of rights and interests of certain heirs, devisees, legatees, owners, and donees. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1605 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1607 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the assignment of a statutory probate court judge to hear a contested probate or guardianship matter. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1660 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to closing the administration of a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1661 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the final accounting of a decedent's or ward's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1662 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to investments of the estates of wards. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1663 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation, modification, or closing of a guardianship of an incapacitated person. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1851 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1852 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the administration of and other matters relating to decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2164 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the appointment of a guardian for certain incapacitated minors. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2165 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2166 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the appointment of successor guardians for wards of guardianship programs or governmental entities serving as guardians. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2425 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the provision of inpatient mental health services to certain incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2533 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the assignment and docketing of cases filed in Harris County statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2580 76-0 (1999) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of certain proceedings to a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2582 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the liability of attorneys who breach a duty of care in drafting a will. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2795 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice and hearing for the appointment of a guardian for incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2822 76-0 (1999) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the fees charged by a county clerk for probate filings. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2893 76-0 (1999) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to management of the part of the community estate belonging to an incapacitated spouse. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3074 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the term and reappointment of an administrator of the estate of a decedent. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 3172 76-0 (1999) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to a statement of facts concerning the identity of heirs. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3233 76-0 (1999) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to sealing an inventory and appraisement in certain probate matters. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 3267 76-0 (1999) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the additional special fee for probate filings. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3310 76-0 (1999) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3337 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to guardianships for missing persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3338 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a waiver of the bond requirement for certain guardians of children. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3343 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to receiverships for certain missing persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3477 76-0 (1999) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the qualification of a foreign personal representative of an estate involved in a wrongful death or survival action. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3502 76-0 (1999) Author: Hawley, Judy Relating to rights of survivorship transfer of a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 3578 76-0 (1999) Author: Corte, Frank Relating to a bond required to be filed by the executor of a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 3580 76-0 (1999) Author: Corte, Frank Relating to the attorney-client relationship between certain persons. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3630 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3632 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to trustees of certain trusts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3784 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3819 76-0 (1999) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the statutory probate and county courts in Brazoria County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3854 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the assignment and docketing of cases filed in Harris County statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HJR 52 76-0 (1999) Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the forfeiture of rights and interests of certain heirs, devisees, legatees, and donees. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
SB 108 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to rights of survivorship transfer of a motor vehicle or manufactured home. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 179 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the redesignation of County Court at Law No. 1 of Collin County as Probate Court of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 294 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 547 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the classification of certain child support claims against the estate of a decedent. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1001 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to multicounty statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1002 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1004 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1005 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1007 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the staffing of certain courts with statutory probate court jurisdiction. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1021 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to records of probate and guardianship proceedings. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1024 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to fees charged for certain services performed by county clerks in a pending probate action. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1106 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a statement of facts concerning the identity of heirs. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1150 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to statutory county court jurisdiction with respect to matters over which a statutory probate court has jurisdiction. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1163 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1199 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the requirements for certain documents executed and certain legal entities created in another state. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1479 76-0 (1999) Author: Cain, David Relating to the qualification of a foreign personal representative of an estate involved in a wrongful death or survival action. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1548 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the application for probate of a will as a muniment of title. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1549 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the probate of a will as a muniment of title. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1550 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to authorizing the filing of a final account for a decedent's estate under independent administration. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1551 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a resident agent appointed to accept service of process in a probate proceeding or other action related to a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1552 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to removal of personal representatives of decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1553 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to use of homestead property to secure debts of decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1554 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to fees and expenses incurred in the administration or settlement of a decedent's estate. Senate: Jurisprudence Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1737 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to guardianships and management trusts for incapacitated persons. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1837 76-0 (1999) Author: Sibley, David Relating to rights of survivorship transfer of a motor vehicle. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1860 76-0 (1999) Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the validity of certain devises or bequests. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 411 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer On Death Security Registration Act. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 427 75-0 (1997) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the inventory, appraisement, and list of claims of an estate in probate. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 466 75-0 (1997) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to the establishment and operation of a program to provide guardianship services to certain incapacitated adults. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 528 75-0 (1997) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to the probate of certain wills without a court hearing. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 529 75-0 (1997) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to sealing an inventory and appraisement in a probate matter. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 848 75-0 (1997) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to guardians ad litem and child volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 881 75-0 (1997) Author: Reyna, Arthur
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the priority of payment of claims against a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1126 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the sale or distribution of the property of minors and certain wards. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1152 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the definition of statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1157 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to the transfer of certain proceedings to a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 1263 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the creation of the Guardianship Advisory Board and the establishment of local guardianship centers. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1314 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a trust created for the management of a ward's assets. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1315 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an attorney who represents a ward, guardian, or other interested person in certain guardianship proceedings. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1316 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the investment of assets by the guardian of an estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1317 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the guardianship of missing persons and receiverships for the estate of certain missing persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1948 75-0 (1997) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the transfer of a case to a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 2003 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to emergency intervention proceedings concerning a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2004 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the procedures for and administration of guardianships. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2007 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the administration of a decedent's estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2009 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the administration of decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2189 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the payment of claims by guardians and certain reports and accounts submitted by guardians or personal representatives of estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2361 75-0 (1997) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to durable powers of attorney. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2562 75-0 (1997) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to appointment of a parent as the guardian of an adult child who is mentally incapacitated. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2702 75-0 (1997) Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the payment of certain probate fees. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2925 75-0 (1997) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the provision of inpatient mental health services to certain incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2951 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provision of inpatient medical services to certain incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3086 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3088 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the notice required to be given in a proceeding to determine heirship. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3333 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to compensation of certain personal representatives. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3432 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to claims against the estate of a ward. House: Judicial Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
SB 318 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the liability of and bonds required of guardians of the person of certain wards. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 349 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and child volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 402 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 504 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration Act. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 506 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the administration of decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 586 75-0 (1997) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of the Guardianship Advisory Board. House: Human Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 620 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to durable powers of attorney. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 997 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedures for and administration of guardianships. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1176 75-0 (1997) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the validity of certain devises or bequests. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1525 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain civil actions. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1946 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the transfer of a case to a statutory probate court. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1952 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Relating to certain courts with probate jurisdiction. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 422 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer On Death Security Registration Act. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 497 74-0 (1995) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to sealing an inventory and appraisement in a probate matter. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 498 74-0 (1995) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to the probate of certain wills without the requirement of a court hearing. House: Civil Practices Placed on General State Calendar
HB 672 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the assignment of a retired or former judge of a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 673 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the assignment of a former statutory probate court judge. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 762 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the appointment of a court investigator in a guardianship matter. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1050 74-0 (1995) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the appointment of a guardian with limited authority over a minor. House: Judicial Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1125 74-0 (1995) Author: Danburg, Debra
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the forced sale of a co-owner's interest in certain real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1136 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appointment of guardians of minors and certain incapacitated persons by will or written declaration. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1137 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to special judges elected by the practicing lawyers of the statutory probate courts in Dallas County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1195 74-0 (1995) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the appointment of persons convicted of certain crimes as guardians. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1235 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to special judges elected by the practicing lawyers of the statutory probate courts in Dallas County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1254 74-0 (1995) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to court jurisdiction over adult children with disabilities. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1522 74-0 (1995) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to agreements creating joint tenancies with rights of survivorship in real property. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 1539 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the admission of incapacitated persons to certain facilities for care and treatment. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1540 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to bonds required of certain guardians. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1629 74-0 (1995) Author: Rangel, Irma Relating to certain community property when one spouse is incapacitated. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 1709 74-0 (1995) Author: Romo, Sylvia Relating to standby guardianships for certain minors. House: Civil Practices Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1780 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the bond required of certain guardians. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1944 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the informal probate of wills, distributions of small estates, the emergency payment of burial expenses, and the protection of a decedent's personal property. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2029 74-0 (1995) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to guardianships and incapacitated persons. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2191 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to nontestamentary property. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2400 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the bond required of certain guardians. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2401 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain estate, guardianship, and trust matters. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2568 74-0 (1995) Author: Brady, Kevin Relating to the practice and regulation of attorneys and guardians ad litem. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2705 74-0 (1995) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to creation of the Office of Public Guardian. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2866 74-0 (1995) Author: Hilbert, Paul
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to claims against a decedent's estate. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/96
HB 2975 74-0 (1995) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the funds of the estate of wards of certain guardianship programs. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3004 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the compensation of certain personal representatives. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 3005 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to guardianship management trusts. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
SB 103 74-0 (1995) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing guardianship services and a pooled income trust for incapacitated persons. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 122 74-0 (1995) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the collection of certain fees related to the probate of a will. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 172 74-0 (1995) Author: Luna, Gregory
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to certain records of transactions conducted under durable powers of attorney. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 587 74-0 (1995) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the liability of private professional guardians. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 610 74-0 (1995) Author: Montford, John Relating to the probate of certain wills without the requirement of a court hearing. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
SB 836 74-0 (1995) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the execution of wills by certain minors. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 907 74-0 (1995) Author: Rosson, Peggy Relating to standby guardianships for certain minors. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1224 74-0 (1995) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to claims against a decedent's estate. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1571 74-0 (1995) Author: Turner, Jim Relating to the compensation of a fiduciary serving as independent executor or independent administrator of an estate. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
SB 1578 74-0 (1995) Author: Turner, Jim Relating to the compensation of a corporate fiduciary serving as trustee of a guardianship management trust. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 184 73-0 (1993) Author: Smith, Ashley | et. al. Relating to the assignment of a retired or former judge of a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 245 73-0 (1993) Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the transfer of homestead property in certain small estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 280 73-0 (1993) Author: Conley, Karyne Relating to distribution of estates of decedents. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 475 73-0 (1993) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the selection of a guardian by a minor. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 671 73-0 (1993) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act. House: Judicial Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 791 73-0 (1993) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the execution of wills and codicils to wills. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1107 73-0 (1993) Author: Cook, John
Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the designation of a resident agent for acceptance of service of process in guardianship proceedings as qualification for the appointment of nonresident persons as guardians of resident wards. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1148 73-0 (1993) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the informal probate of wills, informal distribution of estates, the emergency payment of burial expenses, and the protection of a decedent's personal property. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1200 73-0 (1993) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to decedents' estates, multiple-party accounts, and trusts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1225 73-0 (1993) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the enforcement of child support orders against the estate of a decedent. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1285 73-0 (1993) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to a uniform single-party or multiple-party account form and to convenience accounts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1369 73-0 (1993) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons; providing a penalty. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1444 73-0 (1993) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the daily compensation of a retired judge serving as an assigned probate judge. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1711 73-0 (1993) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1987 73-0 (1993) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to powers and duties of certain personal representatives. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2346 73-0 (1993) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the closing of the guardianship of the estate of a minor ward. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2373 73-0 (1993) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to expenses incurred in the collection of claims and the recovery of property of an estate. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2425 73-0 (1993) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the appointment of public guardians to serve as guardians for certain incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2545 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John Relating to consent for medical treatment by surrogate decision-makers on behalf of incapacitated or comatose patients. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2685 73-0 (1993) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Henderson, Don | et. al.
Relating to guardianships of the person or estate of incapacitated persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2708 73-0 (1993) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to the time for requiring a personal representative to close an estate. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2849 73-0 (1993) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the use of certain probate court fees in Dallas County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 176 73-0 (1993) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 236 73-0 (1993) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons; providing a penalty. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 268 73-0 (1993) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the execution of wills and codicils to wills. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 332 73-0 (1993) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to consent for medical treatment by surrogate decision-makers on behalf of incapacitated or comatose patients. House: Public Health
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 333 73-0 (1993) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al. Relating to the provision of guardianship services by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 479 73-0 (1993) Author: Shelley, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain matters of probate: the guardianship of a person or an estate, informal probate of wills, informal distribution of estates, emergency payment of burial expenses, and protection of a decedent's personal property. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 489 73-0 (1993) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to decedents' estates, multiple-party accounts, and trusts. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 831 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 856 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the statutory probate courts of Bexar County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1015 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to filing a final account of an estate of a decedent or ward or guardianship of a person, removing the estate from a court's active docket, and closing the estate. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1191 73-0 (1993) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the assignment of a retired or former judge of a statutory probate court. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 28 72-0 (1991) Author: Park, Carolyn Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 73 72-0 (1991) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to a durable power of attorney. House: Judiciary Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 463 72-0 (1991) Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the notice required to be published by the representative of an estate. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 473 72-0 (1991) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the requirement of a bond or security by a guardian of a minor. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee
HB 666 72-0 (1991) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to statutory probate courts. House: Judiciary 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 736 72-0 (1991) Author: Taylor, M.A.
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to certain necessary parties in a will contest or will construction suit. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 844 72-0 (1991) Author: Taylor, M.A.
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to compensation of executors and administrators. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 867 72-0 (1991) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 997 72-0 (1991) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to the apportionment of certain estate taxes and expenses. House: Judiciary Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1160 72-0 (1991) Author: Conley, Karyne Relating to distribution of estates of decedents. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 1336 72-0 (1991) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the oath and bond given by a personal representative in certain probate matters. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
HB 1566 72-0 (1991) Author: Rabuck, Bob Relating to persons authorized to serve or post notice or citations in probate matters. House: Judiciary Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1576 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to matters of probate. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1716 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the duration of certain temporary guardianships. House: Judiciary Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1871 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 2052 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the circumstances under which a court ordered trust may be created. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
HB 2167 72-0 (1991) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 2168 72-0 (1991) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Relating to the time for requiring a personal representative to close an estate. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HCR 71 72-0 (1991) Author: Park, Carolyn Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create the Special Interim Committee on Guardianship and to invite the governor to make appointments to the committee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 444 72-0 (1991) Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 542 72-0 (1991) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to statutory probate courts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 577 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 763 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the apportionment of certain estate taxes and expenses. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 778 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 806 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene Relating to notice provisions in certain probate matters. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 811 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of certain temporary guardianships. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 894 72-0 (1991) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to admitting wills to probate without the necessity of a hearing. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 898 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 952 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to decedents' estates. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1069 72-0 (1991) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to a durable power of attorney. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SCR 20 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create the Special Interim Committee on Guardianship. Senate: Jurisprudence Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 264 71-0 (1989) Author: Clemons, Billy
Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to income considered in determining the fee for mental health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 429 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Jim Relating to the amount of compensation a county may collect for handling certain trust funds. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 570 71-0 (1989) Author: Wright, Brad
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to matters of probate. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 722 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Jim Relating to the amount of compensation a county may collect for handling certain trust funds. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 835 71-0 (1989) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to notice of institution of proceedings to declare heirship. House: Judiciary 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1200 71-0 (1989) Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al. Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 1206 71-0 (1989) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children. House: Judiciary 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1264 71-0 (1989) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Relating to the authority of a parent to sell, mortgage, or otherwise encumber certain property of a minor. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 1342 71-0 (1989) Author: Wright, Brad Relating to an additional filing fee in probate actions. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 1517 71-0 (1989) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to a durable power of attorney. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1553 71-0 (1989) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Relating to the community interest of a person in retirement or pension benefits arising from the employment of the person's spouse. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 1939 71-0 (1989) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the support of an adult child who requires continuous care and personal supervision because of a physical or mental disability and to the continuing conservatorship and guardianship.... House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2041 71-0 (1989) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to the powers and duties of trustees. House: Judiciary 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2127 71-0 (1989) Author: Willis, Doyle
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the appointment of a guardian. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2298 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2414 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Ashley Relating to the support of an adult child who requires continuous care and personal supervision because of a physical or mental disability and to the continuing conservatorship and guardianship of the child beyond majority. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2509 71-0 (1989) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the appointment of a guardian. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2845 71-0 (1989) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to instructions of a deceased person for the disposition of the remains of the deceased person. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3161 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Jim Relating to the purchase of estate property by the personal representative of the estate. House: Judiciary No action taken in committee
SB 468 71-0 (1989) Author: Washington, Craig
Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
SB 518 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the requirement that notice of certain proceedings or orders be given to the surety of a personal representative. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 572 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 920 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to judges of the statutory probate courts being magistrates. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1051 71-0 (1989) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the powers and duties of trustees. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1076 71-0 (1989) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the assignment of statutory probate court judges. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1629 71-0 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the purchase of estate property by the personal representative of the estate. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1643 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to agreements between spouses regarding rights of survivorship in community property. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1702 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to certain trusts, estates, and guardianships. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1770 71-0 (1989) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to the statutory probate courts in Harris County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SJR 56 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition at death of certain community property. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
HB 96 71-3 (1990) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to a durable power of attorney. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 49 71-4 (1990) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to a durable power of attorney. House: Judiciary Pending in committee
HB 120 71-4 (1990) Author: Garcia, Orlando Relating to statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 121 71-5 (1990) Author: Park, Carolyn Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary


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