# Tex. Estates Code § 1151.052: CARE OF ADULT WARD

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.052

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Estates Code § 1151.052
- **Heading:** CARE OF ADULT WARD
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.052

## Text

(a) The guardian of an adult ward may spend funds of the guardianship as provided by court order to care for and maintain the ward.

(b) The guardian of an adult ward who has decision-making ability may apply on the ward's behalf for residential care and services provided by a public or private facility if the ward agrees to be placed in the facility. The guardian shall report the condition of the ward to the court at regular intervals at least annually, unless the court orders more frequent reports. The guardian shall include in a report of an adult ward who is receiving residential care in a public or private residential care facility a statement as to the necessity for continued care in the facility.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.001 § 1151.001. RIGHTS AND POWERS RETAINED BY WARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.001.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.002 § 1151.002. RIGHTS OF GOOD FAITH PURCHASERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.002.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.003 § 1151.003. GUARDIAN MAY NOT DISPUTE WARD'S RIGHT TO PROPERTY; EXCEPTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.003.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.004 § 1151.004. POWERS AND DUTIES OF PERSON SERVING AS GUARDIAN OF BOTH PERSON AND ESTATE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.004.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.005 § 1151.005. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH WARD IS PARTY OR WITNESS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.005.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.006 § 1151.006. GUARDIAN'S DUTY TO NOTIFY COURT OF CHANGES CONCERNING CARE AND CUSTODY OF WARD; CLERK'S DUTY TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.006.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.051 § 1151.051. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.051.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.052 § 1151.052. CARE OF ADULT WARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.052.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.053 § 1151.053. COMMITMENT OF WARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.053.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.054 § 1151.054. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.054.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.055 § 1151.055. APPLICATION BY CERTAIN RELATIVES FOR ACCESS TO WARD; HEARING AND COURT ORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.055.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.056 § 1151.056. GUARDIAN'S DUTY TO INFORM CERTAIN RELATIVES ABOUT WARD'S HEALTH AND RESIDENCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.056.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.101 § 1151.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.101.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1151.102 § 1151.102. EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY UNDER COURT ORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1151_S1151.102.md)

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