Texas Estates Code Title 3, Chapter 1357 - Supported Decision-making Agreement Act

SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Texas Section 1357.001 - Short Title
  This chapter may be cited as the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff....
• Texas Section 1357.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Adult" means an individual 18 years of age or older or an individual under 18 years of age who has had...
• Texas Section 1357.003 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to recognize a less restrictive substitute for guardianship for adults with disabilities who need assistance with decisions regarding daily...

SUBCHAPTER B SCOPE OF AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Texas Section 1357.003 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to recognize a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities who need assistance with decisions regarding daily...
• Texas Section 1357.051 - Scope Of Supported Decision-making Agreement
  An adult with a disability may voluntarily, without undue influence or coercion, enter into a supported decision-making agreement with a supporter under which the adult...
• Texas Section 1357.052 - Authority Of Supporter
  A supporter may exercise the authority granted to the supporter in the supported decision-making agreement. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B....
• Texas Section 1357.053 - Term Of Agreement
  (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)...
• Texas Section 1357.054 - Access To Personal Information
  (a) A supporter is only authorized to assist the adult with a disability in accessing, collecting, or obtaining information that is relevant to a decision...
• Texas Section 1357.055 - Authorizing And Witnessing Of Supported Decision-making Agreement
  (a) A supported decision-making agreement must be signed voluntarily, without coercion or undue influence, by the adult with a disability and the supporter in the...

SUBCHAPTER C DUTY OF CERTAIN PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO AGREEMENT

• Texas Section 1357.056 - Form Of Supported Decision-making Agreement
  (a) Subject to Subsection (b), a supported decision-making agreement is valid only if it is in substantially the following form: SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT Appointment of...
• Texas Section 1357.101 - Reliance On Agreement; Limitation Of Liability
  (a) A person who receives the original or a copy of a supported decision-making agreement shall rely on the agreement. (b) A person is not...
• Texas Section 1357.102 - Reporting Of Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation
  If a person who receives a copy of a supported decision-making agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement has cause...

Last modified: September 28, 2016