# Tex. Estates Code § 1202.051: APPLICATION AUTHORIZED

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.051

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Estates Code § 1202.051
- **Heading:** APPLICATION AUTHORIZED
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1202 / Section 1202.051

## Text

(a) Notwithstanding Section 1055.003, a ward or any person interested in the ward's welfare may file a written application with the court for an order:

(1) finding that the ward is no longer an incapacitated person and ordering the settlement and closing of the guardianship;

(2) finding that the ward lacks the capacity, or lacks sufficient capacity with supports and services, to do some or all of the tasks necessary to provide food, clothing, or shelter for himself or herself, to care for the ward's own physical health, or to manage the ward's own financial affairs and granting additional powers or duties to the guardian; or

(3) finding that the ward has the capacity, or sufficient capacity with supports and services, to do some, but not all, of the tasks necessary to provide food, clothing, or shelter for himself or herself, to care for the ward's own physical health, or to manage the ward's own financial affairs and:

(A) limiting the guardian's powers or duties; and

(B) permitting the ward to care for himself or herself, make personal decisions regarding residence, or manage the ward's own financial affairs commensurate with the ward's ability, with or without supports and services.

(b) If the guardian of a ward who is the subject of an application filed under Subsection (a) has resigned, was removed, or has died, the court may not require the appointment of a successor guardian before considering the application.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.001 § 1202.001. TERM OF GUARDIAN OR GUARDIANSHIP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.001.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.002 § 1202.002. TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP IF PARENT IS NO LONGER INCAPACITATED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.002.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.003 § 1202.003. TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP OF ESTATE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF ABLE ACCOUNT BY CERTAIN PERSONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.003.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.051 § 1202.051. APPLICATION AUTHORIZED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.051.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.052 § 1202.052. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.052.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.053 § 1202.053. CITATION REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.053.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.054 § 1202.054. INFORMAL REQUEST FOR ORDER BY WARD; INVESTIGATION AND REPORT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.054.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.055 § 1202.055. RESTRICTION ON SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION REGARDING CAPACITY OR MODIFICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.055.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.101 § 1202.101. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.101.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.102 § 1202.102. COMPENSATION FOR ATTORNEY AD LITEM AND GUARDIAN AD LITEM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.102.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.103 § 1202.103. RETENTION AND COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY FOR WARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.103.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.151 § 1202.151. EVIDENCE AND BURDEN OF PROOF AT HEARING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.151.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.152 § 1202.152. LETTER OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.152.md)
- [Tex. Estates Code § 1202.153 § 1202.153. FINDINGS REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ces_C1202_S1202.153.md)

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