Bond For Certain Guardians of the Person

Sec. 1105.102. BOND FOR CERTAIN GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON. (a) This section applies only to a bond required to be posted by a guardian of the person of a ward when there is no guardian of the ward's estate. (b) To ensure the performance of the guardian's duties, a court may accept only: (1) a corporate surety bond; (2) a personal surety bond; (3) a deposit of money instead of a surety bond; or (4) a personal bond. (c) In determining the appropriate type and amount of bond to set for the guardian, the court shall consider: (1) the familial relationship of the guardian to the ward; (2) the guardian's ties to the community; (3) the guardian's financial condition; (4) the guardian's past history of compliance with the court; and (5) the reason the guardian may have previously been denied a corporate surety bond. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.