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Tex. Est. Code § 1357.053

TERM OF AGREEMENT

Known as the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act

The act spans §§ 1357–1357 (12 sections).

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the supported decision-making agreement extends until terminated by either party or by the terms of the agreement.

(b) The supported decision-making agreement is terminated if:

(1) the Department of Family and Protective Services finds that the adult with a disability has been abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter;

(2) the supporter is found criminally liable for conduct described by Subdivision (1); or

(3) a temporary or permanent guardian of the person or estate appointed for the adult with a disability qualifies.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.