Texas Government Code 546.0601 – Definitions
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 546.0601
- 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.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
In this subchapter:
(1) “Designated caregiver” means:
(A) a person designated as a caregiver by an elderly individual receiving services from or under the direction of the commission or a health and human services agency; or
(B) a court-appointed guardian of an elderly individual receiving services from or under the direction of the commission or a health and human services agency.
(2) “Elderly individual” means an individual who is at least 60 years of age.
(3) “Program” means the volunteer advocate program created under this subchapter for elderly individuals receiving services from or under the direction of the commission or a health and human services agency.
(4) “Volunteer advocate” means a person who successfully completes the volunteer advocate curriculum described by § 546.0602(2).
Text of section effective on April 01, 2025