Judge establishes guardianships in two cases, discusses driving restrictions and bond

Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 granted guardianship petitions in two matters and outlined supervision and restrictions.

In the guardianship of Donovan Martin Wells, the applicant—identified as his mother, Jessica (Jessica Lee Martin)—testified that Donovan was diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability and that a physician concluded he is partially incapacitated for medical, dental and psychiatric decisions. The court found clear and convincing evidence of incapacity, appointed Jessica Martin as guardian of the person, set bond at $50, and discussed that if Donovan later seeks a driver’s license the court (and the license itself) should include restrictions — for example, a limited mileage radius or no highway driving — which the parties were asked to propose for the written order. The judge emphasized that any driving authority should be expressly limited in the order and placed on the license when issued.

In a separate guardianship, Salima/Saleema Canales sought appointment as guardian for her adult daughter, Gabrielle Marie Canales, who has Dravet syndrome. The court reviewed a physician’s certificate of examination and found Gabrielle incapacitated for legal decisions such as marriage, voting, and operating a vehicle; it appointed the mother guardian of the person, set bond at $50, and reminded the guardian of annual reporting obligations to the court.

Both matters included discussion of alternatives to guardianship — powers of attorney and supported decision‑making — and the court noted the potential for future modification or restoration of capacity as the ward’s circumstances change. Orders will be entered by the clerk and guardians must file annual reports.

Ending: Guardians must follow the court’s reporting requirements; if the ward later seeks driving privileges the parties should propose specific license restrictions in the proposed orders.