1. (a) A resident creditor's custodian may withdraw the money from the court clerk for the creditor's use and benefit if the custodian files with the clerk:

   1. (1) a written application; and
   2. (2) a bond approved by the county judge.

2. (b) A custodian's bond must be:

   1. (1) twice the amount of the money to be withdrawn by the custodian;
   2. (2) payable to the judge or the judge's successors in office; and

   3. (3) conditioned that the custodian will:

      1. (A) use the money for the resident creditor's benefit under the court's direction; and

      2. (B) when legally required, faithfully account to the resident creditor and the creditor's heirs or legal representatives for the money and any increase to the money on:

         1. (i) the removal of the creditor's disability;
         2. (ii) the creditor's death; or
         3. (iii) the appointment of a guardian for the creditor.
3. (c) A custodian may not receive a fee or commission for taking care of, handling, or spending money withdrawn by the custodian.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.