Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB2367

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.

Impact

If enacted, HB 2367 will impact how probate and guardianship cases are managed in Texas. By specifying proper venue rules for certain actions, it may facilitate smoother legal processes and help avoid jurisdictional disputes that can delay proceedings. This could lead to a more efficient handling of cases by reducing the need for multiple courts to be involved in related actions. The bill seeks to ensure that all parties involved in guardianships or estates can address their legal matters in a more unified forum.

Summary

House Bill 2367 focuses on the venue or transfer of certain probate and guardianship matters. The proposed legislation aims to clarify and streamline the procedures involved in the handling of legal actions related to guardianships and estates. Specifically, the bill allows judges of statutory probate courts the authority to transfer guardianship-related cases from other courts, providing that the guardianship estate is pending in a statutory probate court. This shift is intended to consolidate related legal matters and improve the efficiency of handling such cases.

Contention

While the bill aims to simplify legal procedures, there may be contention surrounding the changes to venue rules. Some stakeholders might argue that it centralizes authority excessively in probate courts and could limit the ability of individuals to pursue claims in their preferred jurisdictions. Additionally, concerns may arise regarding the adequacy of resources in statutory probate courts to handle an increase in cases resulting from this bill. Stakeholders with vested interests in guardianship and estate management will likely monitor the implementation of these changes closely.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4970

Relating to guardianship matters.

TX HB3184

Relating to guardianships and the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with guardianship proceedings.

TX SB1457

Relating to guardianships and the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with guardianship proceedings.

TX SB2248

Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.

TX SB23

Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.

TX SB12

Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.

TX SB24

Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.

TX SB44

Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.

TX SB1624

Relating to guardianships and services for incapacitated persons and to the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness.

TX HB653

Relating to guardianships of the person of wards with profound intellectual disabilities who are minors or were minors when their guardianship proceedings commenced.

Similar Bills

TX SB1196

Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.

TX HB1837

Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.

TX HB1438

Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons.

TX SB1267

Relating to transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.

HI SB788

Relating To Guardianship And Conservatorship Services.

HI HB648

Relating To Guardianship And Conservatorship Services.

TX HB79

Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.