(a) The person and the person’s attorney are entitled to receive a copy of the application and written notice of the time and place of the hearing immediately after the date for the hearing is set.
(b) A copy of the application and the written notice shall be delivered in person or sent by certified mail to:
(1) the person’s parent, if the person is a minor;
(2) the person’s appointed guardian, if the person is the subject of a guardianship; or
(3) each managing and possessory conservator, that has been appointed for the person.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 81.155

  • 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.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for a minor if the parent cannot be located and a guardian or conservator has not been appointed.

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