Section 1023.005 - Court Action(a) On hearing an application or motion under Section 1023.003, if it appears that transfer of the guardianship is in the best interests of the ward and either the ward has resided in the county to which the guardianship is to be transferred for at least six months or good cause is not otherwise shown to deny the transfer, the court shall enter an order:(1) authorizing the transfer on payment on behalf of the estate of all accrued costs;(2) requiring that any existing bond of the guardian must remain in effect until a new bond has been given or a rider has been filed in accordance with Section 1023.010; and(3) certifying that the guardianship is in compliance with this code at the time of transfer.(b) In making a determination that the transfer is in the best interests of the ward under Subsection (a), the court may consider:(1) the interests of justice;(2) the convenience of the parties; and(3) the preference of the ward, if the ward is 12 years of age or older.(c) On receipt of an order described by Subsection (a), the county shall accept the transfer of the guardianship.Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 382,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021, applicable to a guardianship created before, on, or after the effective date of this Act.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 514,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1031,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2015.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 161,Sec. 6.015, eff. 1/1/2014.