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Legal BriefsWho Will Take Care Of You When You Are Incapacitated?Who Will Take Care Of Your Minor Children If Something Happens To YouAnd Your Spouse?WBy Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, PLLCith busy schedules and everyday family life, we rarely have the opportunity to stopto think about some really important questions in our lives. We worry about taking care of our children, but who will take care of them if we are not there? Or, who will take care of us when we no longer can take care of ourselves?Some people worry that in the event of their incapacity, someone they do not trust could become their guardian. Under Texas law, you are able to designate a guardian before you become incapacitated. Although a Court makes the final decision, the judge will appoint the person you designate in a Declaration of Guardian unless the Court thinks the person is unsuitable. More importantly, you may specify who you DO NOT want to be your guardian and the Court may not, under any circumstance, appoint a person you do not want as your guardian.A “Declaration of Guardian” allows you to designate a guardian of your “Person” which specifies who will provide for your care and supervision regarding clothing, food, medical care, and shelter upon your incapacity. You can also designate aLegislature - Continued from page 10September 1.Texas Cyber CommandGov. Greg Abbott visited San Antonio to sign legislation establishing the Texas Cyber Command. The passing of House Bill 150 created the Texas Cyber Command to protect against cyber threats from foreign countries. “Our state is under constant attack by cyber criminals, attacks that occur thousands of times every single second of every single day,” Abbott said. The Texas Cyber Command is a $135 million investment by the state, and it will be headquartered in San Antonio. Its main goal is to protect and defend against cyber breaches.AI GovernanceThe Texas House has given final approval to one of the most closely watched artificial intelligence bills of the year, potentially providing a roadmap for other red states.The Texas effort, known as the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act, is to facilitate the responsible use of AI, protect individuals from AI’s risks, ensure transparency, and require that government agencies disclose to consumers when they are interacting with an AI system. 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She can be reached at her office in Helotes at (210) 949-1000 or for more information, visit www.bexarlaw.comfrom using AI without consent to identify individuals using biometric data or from images gathered from the internet. On the private sector side, the Bill bars the development or deployment of an AI system that “intentionally aims to incite or encourage” someone to engage in self- harm, hurt someone else or commit a crime.Fireworks - Continued from page 7professionals.• Children should not be allowed to play with or ignite fireworks. This includes sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures that can reach or exceed 2,000 F, which is hot enough to melt some metals.• Stay sober when using fireworks. Alcohol or drug impairment can cause people to act recklessly and make mistakes when handling fireworks.• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of fire or another mishap.• Only light one firework at a time, then move away from it quickly.• Soak malfunctioning fireworks in water. Do not try to relight them.• Never place any part of your body directlyover a firework when lighting the fuse.• Never point or throw fireworks at anyone. • Douse spent fireworks with water before tossing them in the trash.Spectators should remain at a distance from any fireworks being ignited. Fireworks should be lit away from buildings or trees. Many times it is safer to let professionals handle the fireworks since they are trained in the proper safety precautions.July 2025www.heloteshighlights.com11RegisteredGemologist Appraiser