Texas Government Code 36.001 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 36.001
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
In this chapter:
(1) “Competency evaluator” means a physician or psychologist who is licensed or certified in this state and who performs examinations to determine whether an individual is incapacitated or has an intellectual disability for purposes of appointing a guardian for the individual. The term includes physicians and psychologists conducting examinations under Sections 1101.103 and 1101.104, Estates Code.
(2) “Guardian” has the meaning assigned by § 1002.012, Estates Code.