About TGA

The Texas Guardianship Association is a professional non-profit organization dedicated to educating professional, family, and volunteer guardians as well as legislators and the general public on ethics, standards and best practices related to court-appointed guardianships in Texas.

TGA is also committed to identifying and implementing less restrictive alternatives to guardianship and reliance on community supports and services whenever feasible. TGA strives to enrich the lives of those protected by guardianship as well as those who are responsible for the protection of others.

The History of the Texas Guardianship Association

Texas Guardianship Association (TGA) was formed in the fall of 1992 in order to promote communication and cooperation among individuals, organizations, agencies and courts concerned with guardianship and its alternatives.

Our Mission
  • Educating involved professionals, consumers and the general public regarding guardianship and its alternatives.​
  • Promoting the development of guardianship and alternative programs to serve and protect vulnerable individuals.
  • Advocating for development and implementation of effective public policy regarding guardianship and related issues that are consumer sensitive.

Membership Levels

TGA is the only statewide organization in Texas with its sole focus on improving the lives of persons who are adjudicated to be in need of legal guardianship and less restrictive alternatives to guardianship when possible.

As a member, you will receive TGA member rates to the three-day annual guardianship conference, and exclusive access to the annual Legislative Forum and the opportunity to participate in TGA’s specialized advanced Guardianship Mediation Training. TGA also sends members monthly emails with breaking news and event updates.

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