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Parents appointed guardians of 19-year-old Fort Bend resident with autism
Summary
Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 appointed Vivian and Charles Acqua as guardians of the person for their 19‑year‑old daughter, Tyra Acqua, citing autism and intellectual disabilities and noting SSI is pending; bond was set and the court discharged the attorney ad litem and awarded a fee.
Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 on the probate/guardianship calendar appointed Vivian Acqua and Charles Acqua as joint guardians of the person for their 19‑year‑old daughter, Tyra (full name Tyra Grama Acqua). The court found by clear and convincing evidence that Tyra is incapacitated and in need of a guardian with full authority over her person.
The parents sought appointment of guardianship of the person only, stating Tyra has diagnoses that include autism, intellectual disability and speech impairment and that she cannot independently manage daily grooming, medication, or employment. On the record, Vivian Acqua said Tyra’s "intellectual age" in the most recent evaluation is about nine years and that Tyra cannot live alone, drive, vote or consent to marriage. Counsel asked the court to take judicial notice of a physician certificate of medical examination in the file.
The court granted the request, appointed Vivian and Charles Acqua as guardians of the person, set bond at $50 each, discharged the attorney ad litem, and ordered an ad litem fee of $650 be released. The judge instructed the new guardians to file annual reports about Tyra’s well‑being and follow the court’s procedures for reporting and filings.
Why it matters: The guardianship gives Tyra’s parents legal authority to make medical and personal‑care decisions on her behalf, to consent to services, and to represent her in transactions limited to personal decisions; it does not create a guardianship of the estate because the parents reported Tyra currently has no assets. The court also emphasized the need for regular reports to monitor the ward’s care.
On the record, counsel for the family noted ongoing services for Tyra, including an 18‑plus school program, a day rehabilitation program, ballet and socialization activities. The court reminded the guardians that annual reporting and compliance with the court’s procedures is required.
No objections to the guardianship were recorded in court.
