(a) In this article:
(1) "Guardian" has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.012, Estates Code.
(2) "Letters of guardianship" means a certificate issued under Section 1106.001(a), Estates Code.
(b) A guardian who provides a court with letters of guardianship for a defendant may:
(1) provide information relevant to the determination of indigency; and
(2) request that counsel be appointed in accordance with this chapter.