(a) The department or a political subdivision of this state or state agency with which the department contracts under § 161.103 is not required to post a bond or pay any cost or fee associated with a bond otherwise required by the Estates Code in guardianship matters.
(b) The department is not required to pay any cost or fee otherwise imposed for court proceedings or other services, including:
(1) a filing fee or fee for issuance of service of process imposed by § 51.319, Government Code;
(2) a judge’s fee imposed by § 25.0008 or 25.0029, Government Code;
(3) a cost or security fee imposed by § 53.051, 53.052, 1053.051, or 1053.052, Estates Code; or
(4) a fee imposed by a county officer under § 118.011 or 118.052, Local Government Code.

Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 161.107

  • 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.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.

(c) The department may not be required to pay fees associated with the appointment of a guardian ad litem or attorney ad litem.
(d) A political subdivision of this state or state agency with which the department contracts under § 161.103 is not required to pay any cost or fee otherwise required by the Estates Code.
(e) If the department is appointed guardian, the department is not liable for funding services provided to the department’s ward, including long-term care or burial expenses.

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