Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.

Books & E-Books

Below are some of the library resources aimed at practitioners that can provide further guidance on this topic.

E-books can be viewed by those who have signed up for a free library account with the State Law Library. Only Texas residents are eligible to sign up. Signing up is free.

If you are not able to visit the State Law Library in Austin, the print books listed here might be available at a law library near you or a public library near you.

E-Books

Texas probate, estate, and trust administration
This set provides coverage of every aspect of probate law and estate and trust administration in Texas. It includes sample forms and letters, procedural checklists, lists of source materials, charts and diagrams, tables of statutes, rules and regulations, and a quick reference index.
Guardianship law
This two-part paper was written by Texas probate judges. It covers the ins and outs of guardianship proceedings in great detail – what a guardianship is, what the requirements are, as well as what alternatives exist.
Texas litigation guide [electronic resource]
Chapters 410 and 411 discuss the appointment of guardians and the administration of guardianships. The State Law Library also carries this title in print. This electronic copy can only be checked out from home by government employees, but librarians may be able to provide a short excerpt to library patrons upon request.

Texas guardianship manual [print book]
The new edition of the Texas Guardianship Manual includes updates from the 86th Legislature, with material dedicated to the discussion of recent statutory updates relevant to the creation and administration of guardianships, including discussion of available supports and services.

Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.