Estates Code § 1357.053

Sec. 1357.053. TERM OF AGREEMENT. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the supported decision-making agreement extends until terminated by either party or by the terms of the agreement. (b) The supported decision-making agreement is terminated if: (1) the Department of Family and Protective Services finds that the adult with a disability has been abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter; (2) the supporter is found criminally liable for conduct described by Subdivision (1); or (3) a temporary or permanent guardian of the person or estate appointed for the adult with a disability qualifies. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2015. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1224 (S.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 514 (S.B. 39), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2017.