Texas Government Code 155.154 – Database Disclaimer
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 155.154
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
To the extent feasible, the following disclaimer shall be displayed when the database is accessed: “This database is for the limited purpose of determining whether an individual has a guardian and obtaining a guardian’s contact information. The scope of a guardian’s authority is determined by court order, and a guardian should not be presumed to have the authority to act for or on behalf of a ward until the extent of the guardian’s authority is verified by the court with jurisdiction over the guardianship.”