Derechos de los tutelados en Texas

Sec. 1151.351. BILL OF RIGHTS FOR WARDS. (a) A ward has all the rights, benefits, responsibilities, and privileges granted by the constitution and laws of this state and the United States, except where specifically limited by a court-ordered guardianship or where otherwise lawfully restricted. (b) Unless limited by a court or otherwise restricted by law, a ward is authorized to the following: (1) to have a copy of the guardianship order and letters of guardianship and contact information for the probate court that Statute text rendered on: 1/19/2024 - 714 - ESTATES CODE issued the order and letters; (2) to have a guardianship that encourages the development or maintenance of maximum self-reliance and independence in the ward with the eventual goal, if possible, of self-sufficiency; (3) to be treated with respect, consideration, and recognition of the ward's dignity and individuality; (4) to reside and receive support services in the most integrated setting, including home-based or other community-based settings, as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12131 et seq.); (5) to consideration of the ward's current and previously stated personal preferences, desires, medical and psychiatric treatment preferences, religious beliefs, living arrangements, and other preferences and opinions; (6) to financial self-determination for all public benefits after essential living expenses and health needs are met and to have access to a monthly person