H.B. No. 3376 amends the Government Code to establish new training requirements for guardians appointed to oversee individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or related disorders. The bill mandates that before a person is appointed as a guardian, they must complete a training course designed to educate them about their responsibilities, alternatives to guardianship, available supports and services, and the rights of the ward. Additionally, once appointed, guardians are required to complete a one-hour training course on Alzheimer's disease and dementia within six months of their appointment and annually thereafter. The training must be provided for free by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission and made available online.

The bill also includes provisions for the Supreme Court to ensure that guardians provide confirmation of their training completion and a criminal history background check to the probate court prior to their appointment. It specifies that the training requirements apply to guardians of individuals aged 60 and older or those younger than 60 who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The Texas Supreme Court is tasked with adopting the necessary rules by January 1, 2026, and the Judicial Branch Certification Commission must make the training course available by July 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 155.204 (Government Code 155)
House Committee Report: Government Code 155.203, Government Code 155.204 (Government Code 155)
Engrossed: Government Code 155.203, Government Code 155.204 (Government Code 155)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 155.203, Government Code 155.204 (Government Code 155)
Enrolled: Government Code 155.203, Government Code 155.204 (Government Code 155)