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Having a guardian does not generally change this. After a guardian is appointed, the parent may continue to have custody. Even when the parent does not have custody, they may have a court order that allows them to visit their child. In some circumstances, a court may suspend or terminate a parent's rights.

Texas courts assign guardianships using a top-down approach that gives preference to family members over non-family individuals. For example, if the ward is a minor, the courts will appoint guardianship in the following order: Parents. A person the last surviving parent designates for guardianship.

If Appointed Guardian: Within 20 days of appointment, you must sign under oath that you will perform the duties of a legal guardian and post a bond with the court. After you post the bond, the clerk will issue ?Letters of Guardianship? to prove that you are the guardian. The letters expire after 16 months.

The court may disqualify any person or program from being named guardian. Certain criminal convictions are grounds for disqualifying a potential guardian. Owing money to or otherwise being indebted to the proposed ward is grounds to disqualify a prospective guardian unless the debt is repaid before appointment.

(b) A guardian of an estate must give a bond before being issued letters of guardianship unless a bond is not required under this title.

A guardian of the person has control over the ward's personal matters, such as housing, medical, and educational decisions. A guardian of the estate has control over the ward's property and finances. One person can serve as both a guardian of the person and of the estate.