Relating to a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings.

SB 66 amends Texas Estates Code to explicitly allow supporters under a supported decision-making agreement to assist adults with disabilities in legal proceedings, including civil and criminal cases. This directly affects adults with disabilities who use supported decision-making agreements, clarifying that supporters may help them access legal information, understand options, and communicate decisions - without making decisions for them. The bill adds "legal proceedings" as a specific area where supporters can provide assistance, aligning with existing provisions for other life decisions like healthcare and finances. It does not create new authority but formalizes current practice by expanding the scope of permitted support in the agreement form.