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7th Annual Legislative Forum
December 2, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
FreeTGA members are invited to join us for the annual legislative update regarding Texas guardianship.
AGENDA
9:00AM – Opening Comments
Catherine Vergara, TxCG/TGA President, Austin, Texas
Terry W. Hammand, JD/TGA Executive Director, Bryan, Texas
9:15AM – TGA’S Perspective on the 87th Legislative Session – Part 1
Steven D. Fields, JD/Court Administrator, Tarrant County Probate Court #2, Fort Worth, Texas.
Steven Fields will present a brief overview of legislation that passed in the 87th Legislative session that impacted on guardians and guardianships in Texas.
9:45AM – Prospects for the 88th Legislative Session
Jorge Ramirez, JD/Chief of Staff, Senator Judith Zaffirini, Austin, Texas
Jeff Rinard, Director, Enterprise Planning and Regulatory Services Office of Court Administration
10:30AM – Legislative Agenda – Texas Real Estate and Probate Institute
Lauren David Hunt, JD, Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, L.L.P. Chair, Legislative Affairs for Trusts and Estates, Texas Real Estate and Probate Institute
10:45AM – Comments re: Guardianship Interim Charge for House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
Recommendations regarding the use of types and guardianships in Texas and the effect of guardianship on individual rights; Study the financial costs to families related to attaining and maintaining guardianship and compare costs to those associated with guardianship alternatives, such as supported decision-making.
Lauren Gerken , M.A. Public Policy Analyst, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Leonard James III, TxCG/Family Guardian
11:30AM – Preparing for the 88th Legislative Session
Terry W. Hammond, JD/TGA Executive Director
Terry Hammond will discuss the October, 2022 Hearing on Interim Charges held by the Texas House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee and expected TGA efforts in the 88th Legislative Session.
12:00PM – Adjournment
We Appreciate the support of our TGA partners.
