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TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 21.
PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 21.001. PURPOSE OF CODE
Sec. 21.002. CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 21.003. STATUTORY REFERENCES
Sec. 21.004. EFFECT OF DIVISION OF LAW
Sec. 21.005. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS
Sec. 21.006. APPLICABILITY TO PROBATE PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 22.
DEFINITIONS
Sec. 22.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS
Sec. 22.002. AUTHORIZED CORPORATE SURETY
Sec. 22.003. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Sec. 22.004. CHILD
Sec. 22.005. CLAIMS
Sec. 22.006. CORPORATE FIDUCIARY
Sec. 22.007. COURT; COUNTY COURT, PROBATE COURT, AND STATUTORY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 22.008. DEVISE
Sec. 22.009. DEVISEE
Sec. 22.010. DISTRIBUTEE
Sec. 22.011. DOCKET
Sec. 22.012. ESTATE
Sec. 22.013. EXEMPT PROPERTY
Sec. 22.014. GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OF THE STATE
Sec. 22.015. HEIR
Sec. 22.016. INCAPACITATED PERSON
Sec. 22.017. INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
Sec. 22.018. INTERESTED PERSON; PERSON INTERESTED
Sec. 22.019. JUDGE
Sec. 22.020. LEGACY
Sec. 22.021. LEGATEE
Sec. 22.022. MINOR
Sec. 22.024. MORTGAGE; LIEN
Sec. 22.025. NET ESTATE
Sec. 22.026. NEXT OF KIN
Sec. 22.027. PERSON
Sec. 22.028. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 22.029. PROBATE MATTER; PROBATE PROCEEDINGS; PROCEEDING IN PROBATE; PROCEEDINGS FOR PROBATE
Sec. 22.0295. QUALIFIED DELIVERY METHOD
Sec. 22.030. REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 22.031. REPRESENTATIVE; PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 22.032. SURETY
Sec. 22.033. WARD
Sec. 22.034. WILL
TITLE 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
SUBTITLE A. SCOPE, JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND COURTS
CHAPTER 31.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 31.001. SCOPE OF "PROBATE PROCEEDING" FOR PURPOSES OF CODE
Sec. 31.002. MATTERS RELATED TO PROBATE PROCEEDING
CHAPTER 32.
JURISDICTION
Sec. 32.001. GENERAL PROBATE COURT JURISDICTION; APPEALS
Sec. 32.002. ORIGINAL JURISDICTION FOR PROBATE PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 32.003. JURISDICTION OF CONTESTED PROBATE PROCEEDING IN COUNTY WITH NO STATUTORY PROBATE COURT OR STATUTORY COUNTY COURT
Sec. 32.004. JURISDICTION OF CONTESTED PROBATE PROCEEDING IN COUNTY WITH NO STATUTORY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 32.005. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF PROBATE PROCEEDING IN COUNTY WITH STATUTORY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 32.006. JURISDICTION OF STATUTORY PROBATE COURT WITH RESPECT TO TRUSTS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 32.007. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION WITH DISTRICT COURT
CHAPTER 33.
VENUE
SUBCHAPTER A. VENUE FOR CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 33.001. PROBATE OF WILLS AND GRANTING OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND OF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 33.002. ACTION RELATED TO PROBATE PROCEEDING IN STATUTORY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 33.003. CERTAIN ACTIONS INVOLVING PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 33.004. HEIRSHIP PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 33.005. CERTAIN ACTIONS INVOLVING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
SUBCHAPTER B. DETERMINATION OF VENUE
Sec. 33.051. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDING
Sec. 33.052. CONCURRENT VENUE
Sec. 33.053. PROBATE PROCEEDINGS IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY
Sec. 33.054. JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE VENUE
Sec. 33.055. PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN PURCHASERS
SUBCHAPTER C. TRANSFER OF PROBATE PROCEEDING
Sec. 33.101. TRANSFER TO OTHER COUNTY IN WHICH VENUE IS PROPER
Sec. 33.102. TRANSFER FOR WANT OF VENUE
Sec. 33.103. TRANSFER FOR CONVENIENCE
Sec. 33.104. VALIDATION OF PREVIOUS PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 33.105. TRANSFER OF PROBATE PROCEEDING RECORD
CHAPTER 34.
MATTERS RELATING TO CERTAIN OTHER TYPES OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 34.001. TRANSFER TO STATUTORY PROBATE COURT OF PROCEEDING RELATED TO PROBATE PROCEEDING
Sec. 34.002. ACTIONS TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES
SUBTITLE B. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
CHAPTER 51.
NOTICES AND PROCESS IN PROBATE PROCEEDINGS IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER A. ISSUANCE AND FORM OF NOTICE OR PROCESS
Sec. 51.001. ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OR PROCESS IN GENERAL
Sec. 51.002. DIRECTION OF WRIT OR OTHER PROCESS
Sec. 51.003. CONTENTS OF CITATION OR NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER B. METHODS OF SERVING CITATION OR NOTICE; PERSONS
Sec. 51.051. PERSONAL SERVICE
Sec. 51.052. SERVICE BY MAIL OR PRIVATE DELIVERY
Sec. 51.053. SERVICE BY POSTING
Sec. 51.054. SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
Sec. 51.055. SERVICE ON PARTY'S ATTORNEY OF RECORD
Sec. 51.056. SERVICE ON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR RECEIVER
Sec. 51.057. SERVICE REGARDING CERTAIN DECEASED PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER C. RETURN AND PROOF OF SERVICE OF CITATION OR NOTICE
Sec. 51.101. REQUIREMENTS FOR RETURN ON CITATION OR NOTICE SERVED BY PERSONAL SERVICE
Sec. 51.102. VALIDITY OF SERVICE AND RETURN ON CITATION OR NOTICE SERVED BY POSTING
Sec. 51.103. PROOF OF SERVICE
Sec. 51.104. RETURN TO COURT
SUBCHAPTER D. ALTERNATIVE MANNER OF ISSUANCE, SERVICE, AND RETURN
Sec. 51.151. COURT-ORDERED ISSUANCE, SERVICE, AND RETURN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
SUBCHAPTER E. ADDITIONAL NOTICE PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.201. WAIVER OF NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 51.202. REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF FILING OF PLEADING
Sec. 51.203. SERVICE OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS IN CERTAIN MATTERS
CHAPTER 52.
FILING AND RECORDKEEPING
SUBCHAPTER A. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 52.001. PROBATE DOCKET
Sec. 52.002. CLAIM DOCKET
Sec. 52.003. PROBATE FEE BOOK
Sec. 52.004. ALTERNATE RECORDKEEPING
SUBCHAPTER B. FILES; INDEX
Sec. 52.051. FILING PROCEDURES
Sec. 52.052. CASE FILES
Sec. 52.053. INDEX
CHAPTER 53.
OTHER COURT DUTIES AND PROCEDURES
SUBCHAPTER A. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
Sec. 53.001. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGE'S ORDERS
SUBCHAPTER B. COSTS AND SECURITY
Sec. 53.051. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS
Sec. 53.052. SECURITY FOR CERTAIN COSTS
Sec. 53.053. EXEMPTION FROM PROBATE FEES FOR ESTATES OF CERTAIN MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS
Sec. 53.054. EXEMPTION FROM PROBATE FEES FOR ESTATES OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND OTHERS
SUBCHAPTER C. PROCEDURES FOR PROBATE MATTERS
Sec. 53.101. CALLING OF DOCKETS
Sec. 53.102. SETTING OF CERTAIN HEARINGS BY CLERK
Sec. 53.103. RENDERING OF DECISIONS, ORDERS, DECREES, AND JUDGMENTS
Sec. 53.104. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS AD LITEM
Sec. 53.106. EXECUTIONS IN PROBATE MATTERS
Sec. 53.107. INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 54.
PLEADINGS AND EVIDENCE IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER A. PLEADINGS
Sec. 54.001. EFFECT OF FILING OR CONTESTING PLEADING
Sec. 54.002. DEFECT IN PLEADING
SUBCHAPTER B. EVIDENCE
Sec. 54.051. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN RULES RELATING TO WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE
Sec. 54.052. USE OF CERTAIN RECORDS AS EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 55.
COMPLAINTS AND CONTESTS
SUBCHAPTER A. CONTEST OF PROCEEDINGS IN PROBATE COURT
Sec. 55.001. OPPOSITION IN PROBATE PROCEEDING
Sec. 55.002. TRIAL BY JURY
SUBCHAPTER B. INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AS PARTY TO CERTAIN ACTIONS
Sec. 55.051. DEFINITION
Sec. 55.052. NECESSARY PARTY
Sec. 55.053. SERVICE OF PROCESS
SUBCHAPTER C. MENTAL CAPACITY OF DECEDENT
Sec. 55.101. ENTITLEMENT TO PRODUCTION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS
Sec. 55.102. RELEASE OF RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER D. ATTACHMENT OF ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 55.151. ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF WRIT OF ATTACHMENT
Sec. 55.152. BOND
SUBCHAPTER E. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER TITLE
Sec. 55.201. COMPLAINT AND CITATION
Sec. 55.202. HEARING AND ORDER
Sec. 55.203. CONVEYANCE
SUBCHAPTER F. BILL OF REVIEW
Sec. 55.251. REVISION AND CORRECTION OF ORDER OR JUDGMENT IN PROBATE PROCEEDING
Sec. 55.252. INJUNCTION
CHAPTER 56.
CHANGE AND RESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
Sec. 56.001. CHANGE OF RESIDENT AGENT
Sec. 56.002. RESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT
SUBTITLE C. PASSAGE OF TITLE AND DISTRIBUTION OF DECEDENTS' PROPERTY IN GENERAL
CHAPTER 101.
ESTATE ASSETS IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER A. PASSAGE AND POSSESSION OF DECEDENT'S ESTATE ON DEATH
Sec. 101.001. PASSAGE OF ESTATE ON DECEDENT'S DEATH
Sec. 101.002. EFFECT OF JOINT OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY
Sec. 101.003. POSSESSION OF ESTATE BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
SUBCHAPTER B. LIABILITY OF ESTATE FOR DEBTS
Sec. 101.051. LIABILITY OF ESTATE FOR DEBTS IN GENERAL
Sec. 101.052. LIABILITY OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY FOR DEBTS
CHAPTER 102.
PROBATE ASSETS: DECEDENT'S HOMESTEAD
Sec. 102.001. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CHILDREN
Sec. 102.002. HOMESTEAD RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED BY CHARACTER OF THE HOMESTEAD
Sec. 102.003. PASSAGE OF HOMESTEAD
Sec. 102.004. LIABILITY OF HOMESTEAD FOR DEBTS
Sec. 102.005. PROHIBITIONS ON PARTITION OF HOMESTEAD
Sec. 102.006. CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH PARTITION OF HOMESTEAD IS AUTHORIZED
CHAPTER 111.
NONPROBATE ASSETS IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER A. RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AGREEMENTS
Sec. 111.001. RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 111.002. AGREEMENTS CONCERNING COMMUNITY PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER B. OTHER PROVISIONS FOR PAYMENT OR TRANSFER
Sec. 111.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 111.052. VALIDITY OF CERTAIN NONTESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENTS AND PROVISIONS
Sec. 111.053. CREDITOR'S RIGHTS NOT LIMITED
Sec. 111.054. APPLICATION OF STATE LAW TO CERTAIN NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFERS
SUBCHAPTER C. PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION ON DEATH
Sec. 111.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 111.102. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF DECEASED PARTY
CHAPTER 112.
COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 112.001. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY SURVIVORSHIP AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.002. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW TO COMMUNITY PROPERTY HELD IN MULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNTS
SUBCHAPTER B. COMMUNITY PROPERTY SURVIVORSHIP AGREEMENTS
Sec. 112.051. AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP IN COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 112.052. FORM OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.053. ADJUDICATION NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 112.054. REVOCATION OF AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. ADJUDICATION TO PROVE COMMUNITY PROPERTY SURVIVORSHIP AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.101. APPLICATION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 112.102. PROOF REQUIRED BY COURT
Sec. 112.103. METHOD OF PROOF OF SIGNATURES
Sec. 112.104. COURT ACTION; ISSUANCE OF ORDER
Sec. 112.105. EFFECT OF ORDER
Sec. 112.106. CUSTODY OF ADJUDICATED AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER D. OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.151. OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY DURING MARRIAGE; MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
Sec. 112.152. NONTESTAMENTARY NATURE OF TRANSFERS UNDER AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER E. THIRD PARTIES DEALING WITH COMMUNITY PROPERTY SUBJECT TO RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
Sec. 112.201. DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED COPY
Sec. 112.202. ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OR NOTICE OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.203. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WITHOUT ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.204. THIRD-PARTY PURCHASER WITHOUT NOTICE OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.205. DEBTORS AND OTHER PERSONS WITHOUT NOTICE OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.206. THIRD-PARTY PURCHASER WITHOUT NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.207. DEBTORS AND OTHER PERSONS WITHOUT NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 112.208. RIGHTS OF SURVIVING SPOUSE AGAINST CREDITORS
SUBCHAPTER F. RIGHTS OF CREDITORS
Sec. 112.251. MULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNTS
Sec. 112.252. LIABILITIES OF DECEASED SPOUSE NOT AFFECTED BY RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
Sec. 112.253. RIGHTS OF DECEASED SPOUSE'S CREDITORS IN RELATION TO THIRD PARTIES
CHAPTER 113.
MULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 113.001. GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Sec. 113.002. DEFINITION OF PARTY
Sec. 113.003. DEFINITION OF NET CONTRIBUTION
Sec. 113.004. TYPES OF ACCOUNTS
Sec. 113.005. AUTHORITY OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN ACCOUNTS
SUBCHAPTER B. UNIFORM ACCOUNT FORM
Sec. 113.051. ESTABLISHMENT OF TYPE OF ACCOUNT; APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAW
Sec. 113.052. FORM
Sec. 113.053. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE; USE OF FORM
Sec. 113.0531. USE OF FORM AND DISCLOSURE BY CREDIT UNIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF ACCOUNTS
Sec. 113.101. EFFECT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING OWNERSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES AND OTHERS
Sec. 113.102. OWNERSHIP OF JOINT ACCOUNT DURING PARTIES' LIFETIMES
Sec. 113.103. OWNERSHIP OF P
Sec. 113.104. OWNERSHIP OF TRUST ACCOUNT DURING TRUSTEE'S LIFETIME
Sec. 113.105. OWNERSHIP OF CONVENIENCE ACCOUNT; ADDITIONS AND ACCRUALS
Sec. 113.106. OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF OTHER ACCOUNT WITH CONVENIENCE SIGNER
SUBCHAPTER D. RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP IN ACCOUNTS
Sec. 113.151. ESTABLISHMENT OF RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP IN JOINT ACCOUNT; OWNERSHIP ON DEATH OF PARTY
Sec. 113.152. OWNERSHIP OF P
Sec. 113.153. OWNERSHIP OF TRUST ACCOUNT ON DEATH OF TRUSTEE
Sec. 113.154. OWNERSHIP OF CONVENIENCE ACCOUNT ON DEATH OF PARTY
Sec. 113.1541. OWNERSHIP OF OTHER ACCOUNT WITH CONVENIENCE SIGNER ON DEATH OF LAST SURVIVING PARTY
Sec. 113.155. EFFECT OF DEATH OF PARTY ON CERTAIN ACCOUNTS WITHOUT RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP
Sec. 113.156. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS ON DEATH OF PARTY
Sec. 113.157. WRITTEN NOTICE TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REGARDING FORM OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 113.158. NONTESTAMENTARY NATURE OF CERTAIN TRANSFERS
SUBCHAPTER E. PROTECTION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 113.201. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 113.202. PAYMENT OF MULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNT
Sec. 113.203. PAYMENT OF JOINT ACCOUNT
Sec. 113.204. PAYMENT OF P
Sec. 113.205. PAYMENT OF TRUST ACCOUNT
Sec. 113.206. PAYMENT OF CONVENIENCE ACCOUNT
Sec. 113.207. LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT FROM JOINT ACCOUNT AFTER DEATH
Sec. 113.208. LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT FROM CONVENIENCE ACCOUNT
Sec. 113.209. DISCHARGE FROM CLAIMS
Sec. 113.210. SET-OFF TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SUBCHAPTER F. RIGHTS OF CREDITORS; PLEDGE OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 113.251. PLEDGE OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 113.252. RIGHTS OF CREDITORS
Sec. 113.253. NO EFFECT ON CERTAIN RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
CHAPTER 114.
TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 114.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 114.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 114.003. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 114.004. NONEXCLUSIVITY
Sec. 114.005. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 114.006. RELATION TO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL COMMERCE ACT
SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORIZATION, EXECUTION, AND REVOCATION OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
Sec. 114.051. TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED AUTHORIZED
Sec. 114.052. TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED REVOCABLE
Sec. 114.053. TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED NONTESTAMENTARY
Sec. 114.054. CAPACITY OF TRANSFEROR; USE OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 114.055. REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 114.056. NOTICE, DELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE, OR CONSIDERATION NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 114.057. REVOCATION BY CERTAIN INSTRUMENTS; EFFECT OF WILL OR MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER C. EFFECT OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED; LIABILITY OF TRANSFERRED PROPERTY FOR CREDITORS' CLAIMS
Sec. 114.101. EFFECT OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED DURING TRANSFEROR'S LIFE
Sec. 114.102. EFFECT OF SUBSEQUENT CONVEYANCE ON TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
Sec. 114.103. EFFECT OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED AT TRANSFEROR'S DEATH
Sec. 114.104. TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED PROPERTY SUBJECT TO LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES AT TRANSFEROR'S DEATH; CREDITORS' CLAIMS
Sec. 114.105. DISCLAIMER
Sec. 114.106. LIABILITY FOR CREDITOR CLAIMS; ALLOWANCES IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY AND FAMILY ALLOWANCES
CHAPTER 115.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
Sec. 115.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 115.002. BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 115.003. JOINT OWNERSHIP
Sec. 115.004. EFFECT OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION DURING OWNER'S LIFE
Sec. 115.005. EFFECT OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION AT OWNER'S OR LAST SURVIVING OWNER'S DEATH
Sec. 115.006. CREDITOR CLAIMS; ALLOWANCES IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY AND FAMILY ALLOWANCES
CHAPTER 116.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FOR CERTAIN MANUFACTURED HOMES
Sec. 116.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 116.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 116.003. BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 116.004. JOINT OWNERSHIP
Sec. 116.005. EFFECT OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION DURING OWNER'S LIFE
Sec. 116.006. EFFECT OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION AT OWNER'S OR LAST SURVIVING OWNER'S DEATH
Sec. 116.007. CREDITOR CLAIMS; ALLOWANCES IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY AND FAMILY ALLOWANCES
CHAPTER 121.
SURVIVAL REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 121.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. SURVIVAL REQUIREMENT FOR INTESTATE SUCCESSION AND CERTAIN OTHER PURPOSES
Sec. 121.051. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 121.052. REQUIRED PERIOD OF SURVIVAL FOR INTESTATE SUCCESSION AND CERTAIN OTHER PURPOSES
Sec. 121.053. INTESTATE SUCCESSION: FAILURE TO SURVIVE PRESUMED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
SUBCHAPTER C. SURVIVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES
Sec. 121.101. REQUIRED PERIOD OF SURVIVAL FOR DEVISEE
Sec. 121.102. REQUIRED PERIOD OF SURVIVAL FOR CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY
SUBCHAPTER D. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ON PERSON'S FAILURE TO SURVIVE FOR REQUIRED PERIOD
Sec. 121.151. DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 121.152. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY JOINT OWNERS
Sec. 121.153. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN INSURANCE PROCEEDS
CHAPTER 122.
DISCLAIMERS AND ASSIGNMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST OR POWER
Sec. 122.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 122.002. DISCLAIMER
SUBCHAPTER E. ASSIGNMENT OF INTEREST
Sec. 122.201. ASSIGNMENT; WHEN ASSIGNMENT INEFFECTIVE OR LIMITED
Sec. 122.202. FILING OF ASSIGNMENT
Sec. 122.204. FAILURE TO COMPLY
Sec. 122.205. GIFT
Sec. 122.206. SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION
CHAPTER 123.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
SUBCHAPTER A. EFFECT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ON WILL
Sec. 123.001. WILL PROVISIONS MADE BEFORE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Sec. 123.002. TREATMENT OF DECEDENT'S FORMER SPOUSE
SUBCHAPTER B. EFFECT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ON CERTAIN NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFERS
Sec. 123.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 123.052. REVOCATION OF CERTAIN NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFERS; TREATMENT OF FORMER SPOUSE AS BENEFICIARY UNDER CERTAIN POLICIES OR PLANS
Sec. 123.053. EFFECT OF REVOCATION
Sec. 123.054. LIABILITY OF CERTAIN PURCHASERS OR RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS, BENEFITS, OR PROPERTY
Sec. 123.055. LIABILITY OF FORMER SPOUSE FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS, BENEFITS, OR PROPERTY
Sec. 123.056. CERTAIN TRUSTS WITH DIVORCED INDIVIDUALS AS JOINT SETTLORS
SUBCHAPTER C. CERTAIN MARRIAGES VOIDABLE AFTER DEATH
Sec. 123.101. PROCEEDING TO VOID MARRIAGE BASED ON MENTAL CAPACITY PENDING AT TIME OF DEATH
Sec. 123.102. APPLICATION TO VOID MARRIAGE AFTER DEATH
Sec. 123.103. ACTION ON APPLICATION TO VOID MARRIAGE AFTER DEATH
Sec. 123.104. EFFECT OF VOIDED MARRIAGE
SUBCHAPTER D. EFFECT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNTS
Sec. 123.151. DESIGNATION OF FORMER SPOUSE OR RELATIVE OF FORMER SPOUSE ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNTS
CHAPTER 124.
VALUATION AND TAXATION OF ESTATE PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER A. APPORTIONMENT OF TAXES
Sec. 124.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 124.002. REFERENCES TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Sec. 124.003. APPORTIONMENT DIRECTED BY FEDERAL LAW
Sec. 124.004. EFFECT OF DISCLAIMERS
Sec. 124.005. GENERAL APPORTIONMENT OF ESTATE TAX; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 124.006. EFFECT OF TAX DEDUCTIONS, EXEMPTIONS, OR CREDITS
Sec. 124.007. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM APPORTIONMENT
Sec. 124.008. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY INTERESTS FROM APPORTIONMENT
Sec. 124.009. QUALIFIED REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 124.010. EFFECT OF EXTENSION OR DEFICIENCY IN PAYMENT OF ESTATE TAXES; LIABILITY OF REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 124.011. APPORTIONMENT OF INTEREST AND PENALTIES
Sec. 124.012. APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE'S EXPENSES
Sec. 124.013. WITHHOLDING OF ESTATE TAX SHARE BY REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 124.014. RECOVERY OF ESTATE TAX SHARE NOT WITHHELD
Sec. 124.015. RECOVERY OF UNPAID ESTATE TAX; REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 124.016. TIME TO INITIATE ACTIONS TO RECOVER UNPAID ESTATE TAX
Sec. 124.017. TAX OR DEATH DUTY PAYABLE TO ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 124.018. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES
SUBCHAPTER B. SATISFACTION OF CERTAIN PECUNIARY GIFTS
Sec. 124.051. VALUATION OF PROPERTY DISTRIBUTED IN KIND IN SATISFACTION OF PECUNIARY GIFT
Sec. 124.052. SATISFACTION OF MARITAL DEDUCTION PECUNIARY GIFTS WITH ASSETS IN KIND
SUBTITLE D. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE
CHAPTER 151.
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
Sec. 151.001. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS OR SAFE DEPOSIT BOX WITH COURT ORDER
Sec. 151.002. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENT WITH COURT ORDER
Sec. 151.003. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENT OR SAFE DEPOSIT BOX WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 151.004. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENT WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 151.005. RESTRICTION ON REMOVAL OF CONTENTS OF SAFE DEPOSIT BOX
CHAPTER 152.
EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
SUBCHAPTER A. EMERGENCY INTERVENTION APPLICATION
Sec. 152.001. APPLICATION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 152.002. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Sec. 152.003. ADDITIONAL CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING DECEDENT'S FUNERAL AND REMAINS
Sec. 152.004. TIME AND PLACE OF FILING
SUBCHAPTER B. ORDER FOR EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
Sec. 152.051. ISSUANCE OF ORDER REGARDING FUNERAL AND BURIAL EXPENSES
Sec. 152.052. ISSUANCE OF ORDER REGARDING ACCESS TO CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 152.053. DURATION OF ORDER
Sec. 152.054. CERTIFIED COPIES OF ORDER
Sec. 152.055. LIABILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN CONNECTION WITH ORDER
SUBCHAPTER C. LIMITATION ON RIGHT OF DECEDENT'S SURVIVING SPOUSE TO CONTROL DECEDENT'S BURIAL OR CREMATION
Sec. 152.101. APPLICATION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 152.102. HEARING; ISSUANCE OF ORDER
CHAPTER 153.
ACCESS TO INTESTATE'S ACCOUNT WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Sec. 153.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 153.002. INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 153.003. COURT-ORDERED ACCESS TO INTESTATE'S ACCOUNT INFORMATION
SUBTITLE E. INTESTATE SUCCESSION
CHAPTER 201.
DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION
SUBCHAPTER A. INTESTATE SUCCESSION
Sec. 201.001. ESTATE OF AN INTESTATE NOT LEAVING SPOUSE
Sec. 201.002. SEPARATE ESTATE OF AN INTESTATE
Sec. 201.003. COMMUNITY ESTATE OF AN INTESTATE
SUBCHAPTER B. MATTERS AFFECTING INHERITANCE
Sec. 201.051. MATERNAL INHERITANCE
Sec. 201.052. PATERNAL INHERITANCE
Sec. 201.053. EFFECT OF RELIANCE ON AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP
Sec. 201.054. ADOPTED CHILD
Sec. 201.055. ISSUE OF VOID OR VOIDABLE MARRIAGE
Sec. 201.056. PERSONS NOT IN BEING
Sec. 201.057. COLLATERAL KINDRED OF WHOLE AND HALF BLOOD
Sec. 201.058. CONVICTED PERSONS
Sec. 201.059. PERSON WHO DIES BY CASUALTY
Sec. 201.060. ALIENAGE
Sec. 201.061. ESTATE OF PERSON WHO DIES BY SUICIDE
Sec. 201.062. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
SUBCHAPTER C. DISTRIBUTION TO HEIRS
Sec. 201.101. DETERMINATION OF PER CAPITA WITH REPRESENTATION DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 201.102. NO DISTINCTION BASED ON PROPERTY'S SOURCE
Sec. 201.103. TREATMENT OF INTESTATE'S ESTATE
SUBCHAPTER D. ADVANCEMENTS
Sec. 201.151. DETERMINATION OF ADVANCEMENT; DATE OF VALUATION
Sec. 201.152. SURVIVAL OF RECIPIENT REQUIRED
CHAPTER 202.
DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURES FOR COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.001. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR AND NATURE OF PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.002. CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP IS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 202.0025. ACTION BROUGHT AFTER DECEDENT'S DEATH
Sec. 202.004. PERSONS WHO MAY COMMENCE PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.005. APPLICATION FOR PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.006. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF NECESSITY FOR ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 202.007. AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING APPLICATION REQUIRED
Sec. 202.008. REQUIRED PARTIES TO PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.009. ATTORNEY AD LITEM
SUBCHAPTER B. NOTICE OF PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.051. SERVICE OF CITATION BY QUALIFIED DELIVERY METHOD WHEN RECIPIENT'S NAME AND ADDRESS ARE KNOWN OR ASCERTAINABLE
Sec. 202.052. SERVICE OF CITATION BY PUBLICATION
Sec. 202.053. REQUIRED POSTING OF CITATION
Sec. 202.054. PERSONAL SERVICE OF CITATION MAY BE REQUIRED
Sec. 202.055. SERVICE OF CITATION ON CERTAIN PERSONS NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 202.056. WAIVER OF SERVICE OF CITATION
Sec. 202.057. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF CITATION
SUBCHAPTER C. TRANSFER OF PENDING PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.101. REQUIRED TRANSFER OF PENDING PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 202.102. TRANSFER OF RECORDS
Sec. 202.103. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO TRANSFERRED PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP; CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER PROCEEDING
SUBCHAPTER D. EVIDENCE RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.151. EVIDENCE IN PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
SUBCHAPTER E. JUDGMENT IN PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 202.201. REQUIRED STATEMENTS IN JUDGMENT
Sec. 202.202. FINALITY AND APPEAL OF JUDGMENT
Sec. 202.203. CORRECTION OF JUDGMENT AT REQUEST OF HEIR NOT PROPERLY SERVED
Sec. 202.204. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH JUDGMENT
Sec. 202.205. EFFECT OF CERTAIN JUDGMENTS ON LIABILITY TO CREDITORS
Sec. 202.206. FILING AND RECORDING OF JUDGMENT
CHAPTER 203.
NONJUDICIAL EVIDENCE OF HEIRSHIP
Sec. 203.001. RECORDED STATEMENT OF FACTS AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF HEIRSHIP
Sec. 203.002. FORM OF AFFIDAVIT CONCERNING IDENTITY OF HEIRS
CHAPTER 204.
GENETIC TESTING IN PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 204.001. PROCEEDINGS AND RECORDS PUBLIC
SUBCHAPTER B. COURT ORDERS FOR GENETIC TESTING IN PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 204.051. ORDER FOR GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 204.052. ADVANCEMENT OF COSTS
Sec. 204.053. ORDER AND ADVANCEMENT OF COSTS FOR SUBSEQUENT GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 204.054. SUBMISSION OF GENETIC MATERIAL BY OTHER RELATIVE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 204.055. GENETIC TESTING OF DECEASED INDIVIDUAL
Sec. 204.056. CRIMINAL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 204.101. RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING; ADMISSIBILITY
Sec. 204.102. PRESUMPTION REGARDING RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING; REBUTTAL
Sec. 204.103. CONTESTING RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING
SUBCHAPTER D. USE OF RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
Sec. 204.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 204.152. PRESUMPTION; REBUTTAL
Sec. 204.153. EFFECT OF INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING
SUBCHAPTER E. ADDITIONAL ORDERS FOLLOWING RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING
Sec. 204.201. ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME
CHAPTER 205.
SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 205.001. ENTITLEMENT TO ESTATE WITHOUT APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 205.002. AFFIDAVIT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 205.003. EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL OF AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 205.004. COPY OF AFFIDAVIT TO CERTAIN PERSONS
Sec. 205.005. AFFIDAVIT AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORD
Sec. 205.006. TITLE TO HOMESTEAD TRANSFERRED UNDER AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 205.007. LIABILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS
Sec. 205.008. EFFECT OF CHAPTER
Sec. 205.009. CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN REFERENCES
SUBTITLE F. WILLS
CHAPTER 251.
FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO WILLS
SUBCHAPTER A. WILL FORMATION
Sec. 251.001. WHO MAY EXECUTE WILL
Sec. 251.002. INTERESTS THAT MAY PASS BY WILL; DISINHERITANCE
SUBCHAPTER B. WILL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 251.051. WRITTEN, SIGNED, AND ATTESTED
Sec. 251.052. EXCEPTION FOR HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS
Sec. 251.053. EXCEPTION FOR FOREIGN AND CERTAIN OTHER WILLS
SUBCHAPTER C. SELF-PROVED WILLS
Sec. 251.101. SELF-PROVED WILL
Sec. 251.102. PROBATE AND TREATMENT OF SELF-PROVED WILL
Sec. 251.103. PERIOD FOR MAKING ATTESTED WILLS SELF-PROVED
Sec. 251.104. REQUIREMENTS FOR SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 251.1045. SIMULTANEOUS EXECUTION, ATTESTATION, AND SELF-PROVING
Sec. 251.105. EFFECT OF SIGNATURE ON SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 251.106. CONTEST, REVOCATION, OR AMENDMENT OF SELF-PROVED WILL
Sec. 251.107. SELF-PROVED HOLOGRAPHIC WILL
CHAPTER 252.
SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY OF WILLS
SUBCHAPTER A. DEPOSIT OF WILL WITH COUNTY CLERK
Sec. 252.001. WILL DEPOSIT; CERTIFICATE
Sec. 252.002. SEALED WRAPPER REQUIRED
Sec. 252.003. NUMBERING OF FILED WILLS AND CORRESPONDING CERTIFICATES
Sec. 252.004. INDEX
SUBCHAPTER B. WILL DELIVERY DURING LIFE OF TESTATOR
Sec. 252.051. WILL DELIVERY
Sec. 252.052. SURRENDER OF CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT; EXCEPTION
SUBCHAPTER C. ACTIONS BY COUNTY CLERK ON DEATH OF TESTATOR
Sec. 252.101. NOTIFICATION BY COUNTY CLERK
Sec. 252.102. WILL DELIVERY ON TESTATOR'S DEATH
Sec. 252.103. INSPECTION OF WILL BY COUNTY CLERK
Sec. 252.104. NOTICE AND DELIVERY OF WILL TO EXECUTOR
Sec. 252.105. NOTICE AND DELIVERY OF WILL TO DEVISEES
SUBCHAPTER D. LEGAL EFFECT OF WILL DEPOSIT
Sec. 252.151. DEPOSIT HAS NO LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE
Sec. 252.152. PRIOR DEPOSITED WILL IN RELATION TO LATER WILL
Sec. 252.153. WILL DEPOSIT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER E. DUTY AND LIABILITY OF CUSTODIAN OF ESTATE PAPERS
Sec. 252.201. WILL DELIVERY
Sec. 252.2015. NOTICE AND DELIVERY OF WILL TO EXECUTOR OR DEVISEES
Sec. 252.202. PERSONAL SERVICE ON CUSTODIAN OF ESTATE PAPERS
Sec. 252.203. ARREST; CONFINEMENT
Sec. 252.204. DAMAGES
CHAPTER 253.
CHANGE AND REVOCATION OF WILLS
Sec. 253.001. COURT MAY NOT PROHIBIT CHANGING OR REVOKING A WILL
Sec. 253.002. REVOCATION OF WILL
CHAPTER 254.
CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN, AND CONTRACTS RELATING TO, WILLS
Sec. 254.001. DEVISES TO TRUSTEES
Sec. 254.002. BEQUESTS TO CERTAIN SUBSCRIBING WITNESSES
Sec. 254.003. DEVISES TO CERTAIN ATTORNEYS AND OTHER PERSONS
Sec. 254.004. CONTRACTS CONCERNING WILLS OR DEVISES; JOINT OR RECIPROCAL WILLS
Sec. 254.005. FORFEITURE CLAUSE
Sec. 254.006. DESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATOR
CHAPTER 254.
CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN, AND CONTRACTS RELATING TO, WILLS
Sec. 254.001. DEVISES TO TRUSTEES
Sec. 254.002. BEQUESTS TO CERTAIN SUBSCRIBING WITNESSES
Sec. 254.003. DEVISES TO CERTAIN ATTORNEYS AND OTHER PERSONS
Sec. 254.004. CONTRACTS CONCERNING WILLS OR DEVISES; JOINT OR RECIPROCAL WILLS
Sec. 254.005. FORFEITURE CLAUSE
Sec. 254.006. DESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATOR
CHAPTER 255.
CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION OF WILLS
SUBCHAPTER A. CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY EXCLUDED FROM DEVISE OR LEGACY
Sec. 255.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 255.002. CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY EXCLUDED FROM DEVISE OF REAL PROPERTY
Sec.
SUBCHAPTER B. SUCCESSION BY PRETERMITTED CHILD
Sec.
Sec. 255.052. APPLICABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 255.053. SUCCESSION BY PRETERMITTED CHILD IF TESTATOR HAS LIVING CHILD AT WILL'S EXECUTION
Sec. 255.054. SUCCESSION BY PRETERMITTED CHILD IF TESTATOR HAS NO LIVING CHILD AT WILL'S EXECUTION
Sec. 255.055. RATABLE RECOVERY BY PRETERMITTED CHILD FROM PORTIONS PASSING TO OTHER BENEFICIARIES
Sec. 255.056. LIMITATION ON REDUCTION OF ESTATE PASSING TO SURVIVING SPOUSE
SUBCHAPTER C. LIFETIME GIFTS AS SATISFACTION OF DEVISE
Sec. 255.101. CERTAIN LIFETIME GIFTS CONSIDERED SATISFACTION OF DEVISE
Sec. 255.102. VALUATION OF PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER D. FAILURE OF DEVISE; DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY TO DEVISEE WHO PREDECEASES TESTATOR
Sec. 255.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 255.152. FAILURE OF DEVISE; EFFECT ON RESIDUARY ESTATE
Sec. 255.153. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY TO CERTAIN DEVISEES WHO PREDECEASE TESTATOR
Sec. 255.154. DEVISEE UNDER CLASS GIFT
SUBCHAPTER F. DEVISE OF SECURITIES
Sec. 255.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 255.252. INCREASE IN SECURITIES; ACCESSIONS
Sec. 255.253. CASH DISTRIBUTION NOT INCLUDED IN DEVISE
SUBCHAPTER G. EXONERATION OF DEBTS SECURED BY SPECIFIC DEVISES
Sec. 255.301. NO RIGHT TO EXONERATION OF DEBTS
Sec. 255.302. EXCEPTION
Sec. 255.303. RIGHTS OF CERTAIN CREDITORS AND OTHER PERSONS
Sec. 255.304. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER H. EXERCISE OF POWER OF APPOINTMENT THROUGH WILL
Sec. 255.351. EXERCISE OF POWER OF APPOINTMENT THROUGH WILL
SUBCHAPTER I. CLASS GIFTS
Sec. 255.401. POSTHUMOUS CLASS GIFT MEMBERSHIP
SUBCHAPTER J. JUDICIAL MODIFICATION OR REFORMATION
Sec. 255.451. CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH WILL MAY BE MODIFIED OR REFORMED
Sec. 255.452. JUDICIAL DISCRETION
Sec. 255.453. RETROACTIVE EFFECT
Sec. 255.454. POWERS CUMULATIVE
Sec. 255.455. DUTIES AND LIABILITY OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE UNDER SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 255.456. JURISDICTION AND TRANSFER OF PROCEEDING
CHAPTER 256.
PROBATE OF WILLS GENERALLY
SUBCHAPTER A. EFFECTIVENESS OF WILL; PERIOD FOR PROBATE
Sec. 256.001. WILL NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL PROBATED
Sec. 256.002. PROBATE BEFORE DEATH VOID
Sec. 256.003. PERIOD FOR ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE; PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN PURCHASERS
SUBCHAPTER B. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 256.051. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR PROBATE OF WILL
Sec. 256.052. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL
Sec. 256.053. FILING OF WILL WITH APPLICATION FOR PROBATE GENERALLY REQUIRED
Sec. 256.054. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS WHEN NO WILL IS PRODUCED
SUBCHAPTER C. PROCEDURES FOR SECOND APPLICATION
Sec. 256.101. PROCEDURE ON FILING OF SECOND APPLICATION WHEN ORIGINAL APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN HEARD
Sec. 256.102. PROCEDURE ON FILING OF SECOND APPLICATION FOR PROBATE AFTER FIRST WILL HAS BEEN ADMITTED
Sec. 256.103. PROCEDURE WHEN APPLICATION FOR PROBATE IS FILED AFTER LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION HAVE BEEN GRANTED
SUBCHAPTER D. REQUIRED PROOF FOR PROBATE OF WILL
Sec. 256.151. GENERAL PROOF REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 256.152. ADDITIONAL PROOF REQUIRED FOR PROBATE OF WILL
Sec. 256.153. PROOF OF EXECUTION OF ATTESTED WILL
Sec. 256.154. PROOF OF EXECUTION OF HOLOGRAPHIC WILL
Sec. 256.155. PROCEDURES FOR DEPOSITIONS WHEN NO CONTEST IS FILED
Sec. 256.156. PROOF OF WILL NOT PRODUCED IN COURT
Sec. 256.157. TESTIMONY REGARDING PROBATE TO BE COMMITTED TO WRITING
SUBCHAPTER E. ADMISSION OF WILL TO, AND PROCEDURES FOLLOWING, PROBATE
Sec. 256.201. ADMISSION OF WILL TO PROBATE
Sec. 256.202. CUSTODY OF PROBATED WILL
Sec. 256.203. ESTABLISHING CONTENTS OF WILL NOT IN COURT'S CUSTODY
Sec. 256.204. PERIOD FOR CONTEST
CHAPTER 257.
PROBATE OF WILL AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE
SUBCHAPTER A. AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 257.001. PROBATE OF WILL AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE AUTHORIZED
SUBCHAPTER B. APPLICATION AND PROOF REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 257.051. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION GENERALLY
Sec. 257.052. FILING OF WILL WITH APPLICATION GENERALLY REQUIRED
Sec. 257.053. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS WHEN NO WILL IS PRODUCED
Sec. 257.054. PROOF REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER C. ORDER ADMITTING WILL; REPORT
Sec. 257.101. DECLARATORY JUDGMENT CONSTRUING WILL
Sec. 257.102. AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDER
Sec. 257.103. REPORT BY APPLICANT AFTER PROBATE
SUBCHAPTER D. SUBSEQUENT ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 257.151. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION AFTER WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE
Sec. 257.152. COMPUTATION OF CERTAIN PERIODS
CHAPTER 258.
CITATIONS AND NOTICES RELATING TO PROBATE OF WILL
SUBCHAPTER A. CITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO APPLICATIONS FOR PROBATE OF WILL
Sec. 258.001. CITATION ON APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL PRODUCED IN COURT
Sec. 258.002. CITATION ON APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL NOT PRODUCED IN COURT
Sec. 258.003. COURT ACTION PROHIBITED BEFORE SERVICE OF CITATION
SUBCHAPTER B. NOTICES WITH RESPECT TO APPLICATION TO PROBATE WILL AFTER THE PERIOD FOR PROBATE
Sec. 258.051. NOTICE TO HEIRS
Sec. 258.052. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 258.053. PREVIOUSLY PROBATED WILL
SUBCHAPTER C. SERVICE BY PUBLICATION OR OTHER SUBSTITUTED SERVICE
Sec. 258.101. SERVICE BY PUBLICATION OR OTHER SUBSTITUTED SERVICE
SUBTITLE G. INITIAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 301.
APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR OF ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER A. PERIOD FOR APPLICATION FOR LETTERS
Sec. 301.001. ADMINISTRATION BEFORE DEATH VOID
Sec. 301.002. PERIOD FOR FILING APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR OF ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER B. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 301.051. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR LETTERS
Sec. 301.052. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER C. OPPOSITION TO CERTAIN APPLICATIONS
Sec. 301.101. OPPOSITION TO APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER D. REQUIRED PROOF FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS
Sec. 301.151. GENERAL PROOF REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 301.152. ADDITIONAL PROOF REQUIRED FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Sec. 301.153. ADDITIONAL PROOF REQUIRED FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; EFFECT OF FINDING NO NECESSITY FOR ADMINISTRATION EXISTS
Sec. 301.154. PROOF REQUIRED WHEN LETTERS HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN GRANTED
Sec. 301.155. AUTHORIZED METHODS OF PROOF
SUBCHAPTER E. PREVENTION OF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 301.201. METHOD OF PREVENTING ADMINISTRATION REQUESTED BY CREDITOR
Sec. 301.202. SUIT ON BOND
Sec. 301.203. BOND SECURED BY LIEN
CHAPTER 303.
CITATIONS AND NOTICES IN GENERAL ON OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 303.001. CITATION ON APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 303.002. COURT ACTION PROHIBITED BEFORE SERVICE OF CITATION
CHAPTER 304.
PERSONS WHO MAY SERVE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 304.001. ORDER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 304.002. RENOUNCING RIGHT TO SERVE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 304.003. PERSONS DISQUALIFIED TO SERVE AS EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
CHAPTER 305.
QUALIFICATION OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 305.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 305.002. MANNER OF QUALIFICATION OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 305.003. PERIOD FOR TAKING OATH OR MAKING AND SIGNING DECLARATION
Sec. 305.004. PERIOD FOR GIVING BOND
SUBCHAPTER B. OATHS OR DECLARATIONS
Sec. 305.051. OATH OR DECLARATION OF EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR WITH WILL ANNEXED
Sec. 305.052. OATH OR DECLARATION OF ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 305.053. OATH OR DECLARATION OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 305.054. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
Sec. 305.055. FILING AND RECORDING OF OATH OR DECLARATION
SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS
Sec. 305.101. BOND GENERALLY REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 305.102. BOND REQUIRED FROM EXECUTOR OTHERWISE EXEMPT
Sec. 305.103. BONDS OF JOINT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 305.104. BOND OF MARRIED PERSON
Sec. 305.105. BOND OF MARRIED PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
Sec. 305.106. GENERAL FORMALITIES
Sec. 305.107. SUBSCRIPTION OF BOND BY PRINCIPALS AND SURETIES
Sec. 305.108. FORM OF BOND
Sec. 305.109. FILING OF BOND
Sec. 305.110. FAILURE TO GIVE BOND
Sec. 305.111. BOND NOT VOID ON FIRST RECOVERY
SUBCHAPTER D. AMOUNT OF BOND AND ASSOCIATED DEPOSITS
Sec. 305.151. GENERAL STANDARD REGARDING AMOUNT OF BOND
Sec. 305.152. EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON AMOUNT OF BOND
Sec. 305.153. SPECIFIC BOND AMOUNT
Sec. 305.154. AGREEMENT REGARDING DEPOSIT OF ESTATE ASSETS
Sec. 305.155. DEPOSIT OF ESTATE ASSETS ON TERMS PRESCRIBED BY COURT
Sec. 305.156. DEPOSITS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 305.157. RECEIPT FOR DEPOSITS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 305.158. BOND REQUIRED INSTEAD OF DEPOSITS BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 305.159. WITHDRAWAL OF DEPOSITS ON CLOSING OF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 305.160. INCREASED OR ADDITIONAL BONDS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
SUBCHAPTER E. BOND SURETIES
Sec. 305.201. PERSONAL OR AUTHORIZED CORPORATE SURETIES
Sec. 305.202. SURETIES FOR CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 305.203. AFFIDAVIT OF PERSONAL SURETY
Sec. 305.204. LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONAL SURETIES
Sec. 305.205. SUBORDINATION OF LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONAL SURETIES
Sec. 305.206. RELEASE OF LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONAL SURETIES
Sec. 305.207. DEPOSITS BY PERSONAL SURETY
SUBCHAPTER F. NEW BONDS
Sec. 305.251. GROUNDS FOR REQUIRING NEW BOND
Sec. 305.252. COURT ORDER OR CITATION ON NEW BOND
Sec. 305.253. SHOW CAUSE HEARING ON NEW BOND REQUIREMENT
Sec. 305.254. EFFECT OF ORDER REQUIRING NEW BOND
Sec. 305.255. NEW BOND IN DECREASED AMOUNT
Sec. 305.256. REQUEST BY SURETY FOR NEW BOND
Sec. 305.257. DISCHARGE OF FORMER SURETIES ON EXECUTION OF NEW BOND
CHAPTER 306.
GRANTING ANDISSUANCE OF LETTERS
Sec. 306.001. GRANTING OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Sec. 306.002. GRANTING OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 306.003. ORDER GRANTING LETTERS
Sec. 306.004. ISSUANCE OF ORIGINAL LETTERS
Sec. 306.005. FORM AND CONTENT OF LETTERS
Sec. 306.006. REPLACEMENT AND OTHER ADDITIONAL LETTERS
Sec. 306.007. EFFECT OF LETTERS
CHAPTER 307.
VALIDITY OF CERTAIN ACTS OF EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Sec. 307.001. RIGHTS OF GOOD FAITH PURCHASERS
Sec. 307.002. JOINT EXECUTORS OR ADMINISTRATORS
CHAPTER 308.
NOTICE TO BENEFICIARIES AND CLAIMANTS
SUBCHAPTER A. NOTICE TO CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES AFTER PROBATE OF WILL
Sec. 308.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 308.0015. APPLICATION
Sec. 308.002. REQUIRED NOTICE TO CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES AFTER PROBATE OF WILL
Sec. 308.003. CONTENTS OF NOTICE
Sec. 308.004. AFFIDAVIT OR CERTIFICATE
SUBCHAPTER B. NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS
Sec. 308.051. REQUIRED NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTMENT OF CLAIMS IN GENERAL
Sec. 308.052. PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Sec. 308.053. REQUIRED NOTICE TO SECURED CREDITOR
Sec. 308.054. PERMISSIVE NOTICE TO UNSECURED CREDITOR
Sec. 308.055. ONE NOTICE SUFFICIENT
Sec. 308.056. LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO GIVE REQUIRED NOTICE
CHAPTER 309.
INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER A. APPRAISERS
Sec. 309.001. APPOINTMENT OF APPRAISERS
Sec. 309.002. APPRAISERS' FEES
Sec. 309.003. FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO ACT BY APPRAISERS
SUBCHAPTER B. REQUIREMENTS FOR INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS; AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 309.051. INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 309.052. LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 309.053. AFFIDAVIT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 309.054. APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL BY THE COURT
Sec. 309.055. FAILURE OF JOINT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES TO FILE INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS OR AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 309.056. AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 309.057. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS OR AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF
Sec. 309.0575. PENALTY FOR MISREPRESENTATION IN AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER C. CHANGES TO INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 309.101. DISCOVERY OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OR CLAIMS
Sec. 309.102. ADDITIONAL INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT OR LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 309.103. CORRECTION OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, OR LIST OF CLAIMS FOR ERRONEOUS OR UNJUST ITEM
Sec. 309.104. REAPPRAISEMENT
SUBCHAPTER D. USE OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS AS EVIDENCE
Sec. 309.151. USE OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS AS EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 310.
ALLOCATION OF ESTATE INCOME AND EXPENSES
Sec. 310.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 310.002. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 310.003. ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES
Sec. 310.004. INCOME DETERMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 310.005. TREATMENT OF INCOME RECEIVED BY TRUSTEE
Sec. 310.006. FREQUENCY AND METHOD OF DETERMINING INTERESTS IN CERTAIN ESTATE ASSETS
SUBTITLE H. CONTINUATION OF ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 351.
POWERS AND DUTIES OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 351.001. APPLICABILITY OF COMMON LAW
Sec. 351.002. APPEAL BOND
Sec. 351.003. CERTAIN COSTS ADJUDGED AGAINST PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 351.051. EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY UNDER COURT ORDER
Sec. 351.052. EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 351.053. AUTHORITY TO SERVE PENDING APPEAL OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 351.054. AUTHORITY TO COMMENCE SUITS
SUBCHAPTER C. POSSESSION AND CARE OF ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 351.101. DUTY OF CARE
Sec. 351.102. POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RECORDS
Sec. 351.103. POSSESSION OF PROPERTY HELD IN COMMON OWNERSHIP
Sec. 351.104. ADMINISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
Sec. 351.105. HOLDING OF STOCKS, BONDS, AND OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY IN NOMINEE'S NAME
Sec. 351.106. DIGITAL ASSETS
SUBCHAPTER D. COLLECTION OF CLAIMS; RECOVERY OF PROPERTY
Sec. 351.151. ORDINARY DILIGENCE REQUIRED
Sec. 351.152. CONTINGENT INTEREST FOR CERTAIN ATTORNEY'S FEES; COURT APPROVAL
Sec. 351.153. RECOVERY OF CERTAIN EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER E. OPERATION OF BUSINESS
Sec. 351.201. DEFINITION
Sec. 351.202. ORDER REQUIRING PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO OPERATE BUSINESS
Sec. 351.203. POWERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING BUSINESS
Sec. 351.204. FIDUCIARY DUTIES OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING BUSINESS
Sec. 351.205. REAL PROPERTY OF BUSINESS; NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER F. AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN BORROWING
Sec. 351.251. MORTGAGE OR PLEDGE OF ESTATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 351.252. APPLICATION; ORDER
Sec. 351.253. TERM OF LOAN OR LIEN EXTENSION
SUBCHAPTER G. PAYMENT OF INCOME OF CERTAIN ESTATES DURING ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 351.301. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 351.302. APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ESTATE INCOME
Sec. 351.303. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS RECEIVED FROM MINERAL LEASE
SUBCHAPTER H. CERTAIN ADMINISTERED ESTATES
Sec. 351.351. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 351.352. ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
Sec. 351.353. ANNUAL EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN ESTATES; BOND OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 351.354. JUDGE'S LIABILITY
Sec. 351.355. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
CHAPTER 352.
COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND OTHERS
SUBCHAPTER A. COMPENSATION OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 352.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 352.002. STANDARD COMPENSATION
Sec. 352.003. ALTERNATE COMPENSATION
Sec. 352.004. DENIAL OF COMPENSATION
SUBCHAPTER B. EXPENSES OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND OTHERS
Sec. 352.051. EXPENSES; ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 352.052. ALLOWANCE FOR DEFENSE OR SUCCESSFUL CONTEST OF WILL
Sec. 352.053. EXPENSE CHARGES
CHAPTER 353.
EXEMPT PROPERTY AND FAMILY ALLOWANCE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 353.001. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CHILDREN
SUBCHAPTER B. EXEMPT PROPERTY; ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
Sec. 353.051. EXEMPT PROPERTY TO BE SET ASIDE
Sec. 353.052. DELIVERY OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
Sec. 353.053. ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
Sec. 353.054. PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
Sec. 353.055. METHOD OF PAYING ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
Sec. 353.056. SALE OF PROPERTY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER C. FAMILY ALLOWANCE
Sec. 353.101. FAMILY ALLOWANCE
Sec. 353.102. AMOUNT AND METHOD OF PAYMENT OF FAMILY ALLOWANCE
Sec. 353.103. ORDER FIXING FAMILY ALLOWANCE
Sec. 353.104. PREFERENCE OF FAMILY ALLOWANCE
Sec. 353.105. PAYMENT OF FAMILY ALLOWANCE
Sec. 353.106. SURVIVING SPOUSE, MINOR CHILDREN, OR ADULT INCAPACITATED CHILDREN MAY TAKE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR FAMILY ALLOWANCE
Sec. 353.107. SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILY ALLOWANCE
SUBCHAPTER D. LIENS ON AND DISPOSITION OF EXEMPT PROPERTY AND PROPERTY TAKEN AS ALLOWANCE
Sec. 353.151. LIENS
Sec. 353.152. DISTRIBUTION OF EXEMPT PROPERTY OF SOLVENT ESTATE
Sec. 353.153. TITLE TO PROPERTY OF INSOLVENT ESTATE
Sec. 353.154. CERTAIN PROPERTY NOT CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING SOLVENCY
Sec. 353.155. EXEMPT PROPERTY LIABLE FOR CERTAIN DEBTS
CHAPTER 354.
SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS FOR, OR WITHDRAWAL FROM ADMINISTRATION OF, CERTAIN ESTATES
SUBCHAPTER A. SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS FOR CERTAIN SMALL ESTATES
Sec. 354.001. SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS FOR CERTAIN SMALL ESTATES
SUBCHAPTER B. WITHDRAWAL FROM ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN ESTATES
Sec. 354.051. REQUIRED REPORT ON CONDITION OF ESTATE
Sec. 354.052. BOND REQUIRED TO WITHDRAW ESTATE FROM ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 354.053. ORDER FOR DELIVERY OF ESTATE
Sec. 354.054. ORDER OF DISCHARGE
Sec. 354.055. LIEN ON PROPERTY OF ESTATE WITHDRAWN FROM ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 354.056. PARTITION OF ESTATE WITHDRAWN FROM ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 354.057. CREDITORS ENTITLED TO SUE ON BOND
Sec. 354.058. CREDITORS MAY SUE DISTRIBUTEES
CHAPTER 355.
PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER A. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES IN GENERAL
Sec. 355.001. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 355.002. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM TO CLERK
Sec. 355.003. INCLUSION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN CLAIM
Sec. 355.004. AFFIDAVIT AUTHENTICATING CLAIM FOR MONEY IN GENERAL
Sec. 355.005. AFFIDAVIT AUTHENTICATING CLAIM OF CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY
Sec. 355.006. LOST OR DESTROYED EVIDENCE CONCERNING CLAIM
Sec. 355.007. WAIVER OF CERTAIN DEFECTS OF FORM OR CLAIMS OF INSUFFICIENCY
Sec. 355.008. EFFECT ON STATUTES OF LIMITATION OF PRESENTMENT OF OR SUIT ON CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER B. ACTION ON CLAIMS
Sec. 355.051. ALLOWANCE OR REJECTION OF CLAIM
Sec. 355.052. FAILURE TO TIMELY ALLOW OR REJECT CLAIM
Sec. 355.053. CLAIM ENTERED ON CLAIM DOCKET
Sec. 355.054. CONTEST OF CLAIM
Sec. 355.055. COURT'S ACTION ON CLAIM
Sec. 355.056. HEARING ON CERTAIN CLAIMS
Sec. 355.057. COURT ORDER REGARDING ACTION ON CLAIM
Sec. 355.058. APPEAL OF COURT'S ACTION ON CLAIM
Sec. 355.059. ALLOWANCE AND APPROVAL PROHIBITED WITHOUT AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 355.060. UNSECURED CLAIMS BARRED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 355.061. ALLOWING BARRED CLAIM PROHIBITED: COURT DISAPPROVAL
Sec. 355.062. CERTAIN ACTIONS ON CLAIMS WITH LOST OR DESTROYED EVIDENCE VOID
Sec. 355.063. CLAIMS NOT ALLOWED AFTER ORDER FOR PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 355.064. SUIT ON REJECTED CLAIM
Sec. 355.065. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM PREREQUISITE FOR JUDGMENT
Sec. 355.066. JUDGMENT IN SUIT ON REJECTED CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, ALLOWANCES, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 355.101. APPROVAL OR ESTABLISHMENT OF CLAIM REQUIRED FOR PAYMENT
Sec. 355.102. CLAIMS CLASSIFICATION; PRIORITY OF PAYMENT
Sec. 355.103. PRIORITY OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS
Sec. 355.104. PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF PROPERTY SECURING DEBT
Sec. 355.105. CLAIMANT'S PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE AND PAYMENT OF CLAIM
Sec. 355.106. ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIM OBTAINED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 355.107. ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIM OBTAINED BY CREDITOR
Sec. 355.108. PAYMENT WHEN ASSETS INSUFFICIENT TO PAY CLAIMS OF SAME CLASS
Sec. 355.109. ABATEMENT OF BEQUESTS
Sec. 355.110. ALLOCATION OF FUNERAL EXPENSES
Sec. 355.111. PAYMENT OF COURT COSTS RELATING TO CLAIM
Sec. 355.112. JOINT OBLIGATION FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEBTS
Sec. 355.113. LIABILITY FOR NONPAYMENT OF CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER D. PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT OF SECURED CLAIMS FOR MONEY
Sec. 355.151. OPTION TO TREAT CLAIM AS MATURED SECURED CLAIM OR PREFERRED DEBT AND LIEN
Sec. 355.152. PERIOD FOR SPECIFYING TREATMENT OF SECURED CLAIM
Sec. 355.153. PAYMENT OF MATURED SECURED CLAIM
Sec. 355.154. PREFERRED DEBT AND LIEN
Sec. 355.155. PAYMENT OF MATURITIES ON PREFERRED DEBT AND LIEN
Sec. 355.1551. CLAIM HOLDER DUTY TO POSSESS OR SELL WITHIN REASONABLE TIME
Sec. 355.156. AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED FOR FORECLOSURE
Sec. 355.157. CITATION ON APPLICATION
Sec. 355.158. HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 355.159. MANNER OF FORECLOSURE; MINIMUM PRICE
Sec. 355.160. UNSUCCESSFUL FORECLOSURE; SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION
SUBCHAPTER E. CLAIMS INVOLVING PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 355.201. CLAIM BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 355.202. CLAIMS AGAINST PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 355.203. PURCHASE OF CLAIM BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 356.
SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 356.001. COURT ORDER AUTHORIZING SALE
Sec. 356.002. SALE AUTHORIZED BY WILL
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTAIN ESTATE PROPERTY REQUIRED TO BE SOLD
Sec. 356.051. SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER C. SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 356.101. ORDER FOR SALE
Sec. 356.102. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION AND ORDER
Sec. 356.103. SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Sec. 356.104. SALE ON CREDIT
Sec. 356.105. REPORT; EVIDENCE OF TITLE
SUBCHAPTER D. SALE OF LIVESTOCK
Sec. 356.151. AUTHORITY FOR SALE
Sec. 356.152. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION; HEARING
Sec. 356.153. GRANT OF APPLICATION
Sec. 356.154. REPORT; PASSAGE OF TITLE
Sec. 356.155. COMMISSION MERCHANT FEES
SUBCHAPTER E. SALE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY
Sec. 356.201. APPLICATION FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY
Sec. 356.202. CITATION
Sec. 356.203. ORDER
SUBCHAPTER F. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY: APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR SALE
Sec. 356.251. APPLICATION FOR ORDER OF SALE
Sec. 356.252. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Sec. 356.253. CITATION
Sec. 356.254. OPPOSITION TO SALE
Sec. 356.255. HEARING ON APPLICATION AND ANY OPPOSITION
Sec. 356.256. ORDER
Sec. 356.257. SALE FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS
SUBCHAPTER G. SALE OF REAL ESTATE: TERMS OF SALE
Sec. 356.301. PERMISSIBLE TERMS
Sec. 356.302. SALE ON CREDIT
SUBCHAPTER H. RECONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE FOLLOWING FORECLOSURE
Sec. 356.351. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 356.352. APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR RECONVEYANCE
Sec. 356.353. EXCHANGE FOR BONDS
SUBCHAPTER I. SALE OF REAL ESTATE: PUBLIC AUCTION
Sec. 356.401. METHOD OF SALE; REQUIRED NOTICE
Sec. 356.402. COMPLETION OF AUCTION
Sec. 356.403. TIME AND PLACE OF AUCTION
Sec. 356.404. CONTINUANCE OF AUCTION
Sec. 356.405. FAILURE OF BIDDER TO COMPLY
SUBCHAPTER J. SALE OF REAL ESTATE: CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE SALE
Sec. 356.451. TERMS OF SALE
SUBCHAPTER K. SALE OF EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 356.501. AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 356.502. PROCEDURE
SUBCHAPTER L. APPROVAL OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND TRANSFER OF TITLE
Sec. 356.551. REPORT
Sec. 356.552. ACTION OF COURT ON REPORT
Sec. 356.553. APPROVAL OF SALE WHEN BOND NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 356.554. SUFFICIENCY OF BOND
Sec. 356.555. INCREASED OR ADDITIONAL BOND NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 356.556. APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL ORDER
Sec. 356.557. DEED
Sec. 356.558. DELIVERY OF DEED
Sec. 356.559. DAMAGES; REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER M. PROCEDURE ON FAILURE TO APPLY FOR SALE
Sec. 356.601. FAILURE TO APPLY FOR SALE
Sec. 356.602. COURT ORDER
SUBCHAPTER N. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 356.651. GENERAL PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE
Sec. 356.652. EXCEPTION: AUTHORIZATION IN WILL
Sec. 356.653. EXCEPTION: EXECUTORY CONTRACT
Sec. 356.654. EXCEPTION: BEST INTEREST OF ESTATE
Sec. 356.655. PURCHASE IN VIOLATION OF SUBCHAPTER
CHAPTER 357.
RENTING ESTATE PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER A. RENTAL AND RETURN OF ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 357.001. RENTING ESTATE PROPERTY WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 357.002. RENTING ESTATE PROPERTY WITH COURT ORDER
Sec. 357.003. ESTATE PROPERTY RENTED ON CREDIT
Sec. 357.004. CONDITION OF RETURNED ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 357.005. COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO RENT
SUBCHAPTER B. REPORT ON RENTED ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 357.051. REPORTS CONCERNING RENTALS
Sec. 357.052. COURT ACTION ON REPORT
CHAPTER 358.
MATTERS RELATING TO MINERAL PROPERTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 358.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. MINERAL LEASES AFTER PUBLIC NOTICE
Sec. 358.051. AUTHORIZATION FOR LEASING OF MINERALS
Sec. 358.052. LEASE APPLICATION
Sec. 358.053. SCHEDULING OF HEARING ON APPLICATION; CONTINUANCE
Sec. 358.054. NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 358.055. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ORDER AND NOTICE MANDATORY
Sec. 358.056. HEARING ON APPLICATION; ORDER
Sec. 358.057. MAKING OF LEASE ON GRANTING OF APPLICATION
Sec. 358.058. BOND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 358.059. TERM OF LEASE BINDING
Sec. 358.060. AMENDMENT OF LEASE REGARDING EFFECT OF SHUT-IN GAS WELL
SUBCHAPTER C. MINERAL LEASES AT PRIVATE SALE
Sec. 358.101. AUTHORIZATION FOR LEASING OF MINERALS AT PRIVATE SALE
Sec. 358.102. ACTION OF COURT IF PUBLIC ADVERTISING NOT REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER D. POOLING OR UNITIZATION OF ROYALTIES OR MINERALS
Sec. 358.151. AUTHORIZATION FOR POOLING OR UNITIZATION
Sec. 358.152. POOLING OR UNITIZATION APPLICATION
Sec. 358.153. NOTICE NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 358.154. HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 358.155. ACTION OF COURT AND CONTENTS OF ORDER
SUBCHAPTER E. SPECIAL ANCILLARY INSTRUMENTS THAT MAY BE EXECUTED WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 358.201. AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER F. PROCEDURE IF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ESTATE NEGLECTS TO APPLY FOR AUTHORITY
Sec. 358.251. APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE
Sec. 358.252. HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 358.253. ORDER
Sec. 358.254. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER ENTRY OF ORDER
CHAPTER 359.
ANNUAL ACCOUNT AND OTHER EXHIBITS AND REPORTS
SUBCHAPTER A. ANNUAL ACCOUNT AND OTHER EXHIBITS
Sec. 359.001. ACCOUNT OF ESTATE REQUIRED
Sec. 359.002. ANNUAL ACCOUNT REQUIRED UNTIL ESTATE CLOSED
Sec. 359.003. SUPPORTING VOUCHERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ATTACHED TO ACCOUNT
Sec. 359.004. METHOD OF PROOF FOR SECURITIES AND OTHER ASSETS
Sec. 359.005. VERIFICATION OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 359.006. ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS
SUBCHAPTER B. ACTION ON ANNUAL ACCOUNT
Sec. 359.051. FILING AND CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ACCOUNT
Sec. 359.052. CORRECTION OF ANNUAL ACCOUNT
Sec. 359.053. ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS IN FULL
Sec. 359.054. ORDER FOR PRO RATA PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER C. PENALTIES
Sec. 359.101. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL ACCOUNT
Sec. 359.102. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE EXHIBIT OR REPORT
CHAPTER 360.
PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE
SUBCHAPTER A. APPLICATION FOR PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 360.001. GENERAL APPLICATION
Sec. 360.002. APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL DISTRIBUTION
SUBCHAPTER B. CITATION
Sec. 360.051. CITATION OF INTERESTED PERSONS
Sec. 360.052. CITATION OF EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
SUBCHAPTER C. PROCEEDINGS; EXPENSES
Sec. 360.101. HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 360.102. COURT DECREE
Sec. 360.103. EXPENSES OF PARTITION
SUBCHAPTER D. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION IF ESTATE PROPERTY IS
Sec. 360.151. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 360.152. WRIT OF PARTITION
Sec. 360.153. PARTITION BY COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 360.154. COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
Sec. 360.155. COURT ACTION ON COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
Sec. 360.156. DELIVERY OF PROPERTY
Sec. 360.157. COMMISSIONERS' FEES
SUBCHAPTER E. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION IF ESTATE PROPERTY IS INCAPABLE OF DIVISION
Sec. 360.201. COURT FINDING
Sec. 360.202. SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 360.203. APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SUBCHAPTER F. CERTAIN TYPES OF ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 360.251. ESTATE CONSISTING ONLY OF MONEY OR DEBTS
Sec. 360.252. ESTATE PROPERTY LOCATED IN ANOTHER COUNTY
Sec. 360.253. COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 360.254. JOINTLY OWNED PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER G. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 360.301. LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO DELIVER ESTATE PROPERTY
CHAPTER 361.
DEATH, RESIGNATION, OR REMOVAL OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES; APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSORS
SUBCHAPTER A. RESIGNATION OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 361.001. RESIGNATION APPLICATION
Sec. 361.002. IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR; DISCHARGE AND RELEASE
Sec. 361.003. HEARING DATE; CITATION
Sec. 361.004. HEARING
Sec. 361.005. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCHARGE
SUBCHAPTER B. REMOVAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 361.051. REMOVAL WITHOUT NOTICE
Sec. 361.052. REMOVAL WITH NOTICE
Sec. 361.053. REMOVAL ORDER
Sec. 361.054. REMOVAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
SUBCHAPTER C. APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 361.101. REQUIREMENTS FOR REVOCATION OF LETTERS
Sec. 361.102. APPOINTMENT BECAUSE OF DEATH, RESIGNATION, OR REMOVAL
Sec. 361.103. APPOINTMENT BECAUSE OF EXISTENCE OF PRIOR RIGHT
Sec. 361.104. APPOINTMENT WHEN NAMED EXECUTOR BECOMES AN ADULT
Sec. 361.105. APPOINTMENT OF FORMERLY SICK OR ABSENT EXECUTOR
Sec. 361.106. APPOINTMENT WHEN WILL DISCOVERED AFTER GRANT OF ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER D. PROCEDURES AFTER DEATH, RESIGNATION, OR REMOVAL OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 361.151. PAYMENT TO ESTATE WHILE OFFICE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IS VACANT
Sec. 361.152. FURTHER ADMINISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE OR WILL ANNEXED
Sec. 361.153. RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF SUCCESSOR REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 361.154. SUCCESSOR EXECUTOR ALSO SUCCEEDS TO PRIOR RIGHTS AND DUTIES
Sec. 361.155. SUCCESSOR REPRESENTATIVE TO RETURN INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS OR AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
CHAPTER 362.
CLOSING ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE
SUBCHAPTER A. SETTLING AND CLOSING ESTATE
Sec. 362.001. SETTLING AND CLOSING ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE
Sec. 362.002. COMPELLING SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE
Sec. 362.003. VERIFIED ACCOUNT REQUIRED
Sec. 362.004. CONTENTS OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 362.005. CITATION AND NOTICE ON PRESENTATION OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 362.006. EXAMINATION OF AND HEARING ON ACCOUNT
Sec. 362.007. DELIVERY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO GUARDIAN
Sec. 362.008. CERTAIN DEBTS EXCLUDED FROM SETTLEMENT COMPUTATION
Sec. 362.009. MONEY DUE TO ESTATE PENDING FINAL DISCHARGE
Sec. 362.011. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE; DEPOSIT IN COURT'S REGISTRY
Sec. 362.012. DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND BOND SURETIES WHEN NO ESTATE PROPERTY REMAINS; CANCELLATION OF LETTERS
Sec. 362.013. DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND BOND SURETIES WHEN ESTATE FULLY ADMINISTERED; CANCELLATION OF LETTERS
SUBCHAPTER B. FAILURE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO ACT
Sec. 362.051. FAILURE TO PRESENT ACCOUNT
Sec. 362.052. LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO DELIVER ESTATE PROPERTY
SUBTITLE I. INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 401.
CREATION
Sec. 401.001. EXPRESSION OF TESTATOR'S INTENT IN WILL
Sec. 401.002. CREATION IN TESTATE ESTATE BY AGREEMENT
Sec. 401.003. CREATION IN INTESTATE ESTATE BY AGREEMENT
Sec. 401.004. MEANS OF ESTABLISHING DISTRIBUTEE CONSENT
Sec. 401.005. BOND; WAIVER OF BOND
Sec. 401.006. GRANTING POWER OF SALE BY AGREEMENT
Sec. 401.007. NO LIABILITY OF JUDGE
Sec. 401.008. PERSON DECLINING TO SERVE
CHAPTER 402.
ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 402.001. GENERAL SCOPE AND EXERCISE OF POWERS
Sec. 402.002. INDEPENDENT EXECUTORS MAY ACT WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL
Sec. 402.003. DIGITAL ASSETS
SUBCHAPTER B. POWER OF SALE
Sec. 402.051. DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
Sec. 402.052. POWER OF SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY GENERALLY
Sec. 402.053. PROTECTION OF PERSON PURCHASING ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 402.054. NO LIMITATION ON OTHER ACTION
CHAPTER 403.
EXEMPTIONS AND ALLOWANCES; CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER A. EXEMPTIONS AND ALLOWANCES
Sec. 403.001. SETTING ASIDE EXEMPT PROPERTY AND ALLOWANCES
SUBCHAPTER B. CLAIMS
Sec. 403.051. DUTY OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
Sec. 403.052. SECURED CLAIMS FOR MONEY
Sec. 403.053. MATURED SECURED CLAIMS
Sec. 403.054. PREFERRED DEBT AND LIEN CLAIMS
Sec. 403.055. CERTAIN UNSECURED CLAIMS; BARRING OF CLAIMS
Sec. 403.056. NOTICES REQUIRED BY CREDITORS
Sec. 403.057. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Sec. 403.058. OTHER CLAIM PROCEDURES GENERALLY DO NOT APPLY
Sec. 403.0585. LIABILITY OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR FOR PAYMENT OF A CLAIM
Sec. 403.059. ENFORCEMENT OF CLAIMS BY SUIT
CHAPTER 404.
ACCOUNTINGS, SUCCESSORS, AND OTHER REMEDIES
Sec. 404.001. ACCOUNTING
Sec. 404.002. REQUIRING INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR TO GIVE BOND
Sec. 404.003. REMOVAL OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR WITHOUT NOTICE
Sec. 404.0035. REMOVAL OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR WITH NOTICE
Sec. 404.0036. REMOVAL ORDER
Sec. 404.0037. COSTS AND EXPENSES RELATED TO REMOVAL OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
Sec. 404.004. POWERS OF AN ADMINISTRATOR WHO SUCCEEDS AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
Sec. 404.005. COURT-APPOINTED SUCCESSOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR
CHAPTER 405.
CLOSING AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 405.001. ACCOUNTING AND DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 405.0015. DISTRIBUTIONS GENERALLY
Sec. 405.002. RECEIPTS AND RELEASES FOR DISTRIBUTIONS BY INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
Sec. 405.003. JUDICIAL DISCHARGE OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
Sec. 405.004. CLOSING INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION BY CLOSING REPORT OR NOTICE OF CLOSING ESTATE
Sec. 405.005. CLOSING REPORT
Sec. 405.006. NOTICE OF CLOSING ESTATE
Sec. 405.007. EFFECT OF FILING CLOSING REPORT OR NOTICE OF CLOSING ESTATE
Sec. 405.008. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF PROPERTY INCAPABLE OF DIVISION
Sec. 405.009. CLOSING INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION ON APPLICATION BY DISTRIBUTEE
Sec. 405.010. ISSUANCE OF LETTERS
Sec. 405.011. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
Sec. 405.012. CLOSING PROCEDURES NOT REQUIRED
SUBTITLE J. ADDITIONAL MATTERS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN ESTATES
CHAPTER 451.
ORDER OF NO ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 451.001. APPLICATION FOR FAMILY ALLOWANCE AND ORDER OF NO ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 451.002. HEARING AND ORDER
Sec. 451.003. EFFECT OF ORDER
Sec. 451.004. PROCEEDING TO REVOKE ORDER
CHAPTER 452.
TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
SUBCHAPTER A. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR GENERALLY
Sec. 452.001. DUTY TO APPOINT TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 452.002. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Sec. 452.003. ORDER OF APPOINTMENT; REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 452.004. TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND
Sec. 452.005. ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 452.006. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 452.007. HEARING TO CONTEST APPOINTMENT
Sec. 452.008. PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
SUBCHAPTER B. TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION PENDING CONTEST OF A WILL OR ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 452.051. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 452.052. ADDITIONAL POWERS REGARDING CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 452.101. LIMITED POWERS OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 452.102. ADDITIONAL BOND FOR EXTENSION OF RIGHTS AND POWERS
SUBCHAPTER D. EXPIRATION AND CLOSING OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 452.151. ACCOUNTING
Sec. 452.152. CLOSING TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 453.
ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 453.001. EFFECT OF CHAPTER
Sec. 453.002. ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY NOT NECESSARY
Sec. 453.003. GENERAL POWERS OF SURVIVING SPOUSE IF NO ADMINISTRATION IS PENDING
Sec. 453.004. COLLECTION OF UNPAID WAGES IF NO ADMINISTRATION IS PENDING
Sec. 453.005. REMARRIAGE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE
Sec. 453.006. ACCOUNT OF DEBTS AND DISPOSITION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 453.007. DELIVERY OF COMMUNITY ESTATE ON FINAL PARTITION
Sec. 453.008. LIABILITY OF SURVIVING SPOUSE FOR LOSS
Sec. 453.009. DISTRIBUTION OF POWERS BETWEEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND SURVIVING SPOUSE DURING ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 454.
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE OF PERSON PRESUMED DEAD
SUBCHAPTER A. ESTATES OF PERSONS PRESUMED DEAD
Sec. 454.001. APPLICABILITY; DETERMINATION OF DEATH
Sec. 454.002. GRANT OF LETTERS ON PROOF OF DEATH
Sec. 454.003. CITATION AND SEARCH
Sec. 454.004. DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE
SUBCHAPTER B. PERSONS PRESUMED DEAD BUT SUBSEQUENTLY
Sec. 454.051. RESTORATION OF ESTATE
Sec. 454.052. LIABILITY OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OTHERS ACTING UNDER COURT ORDER; BONDS NOT VOIDED
CHAPTER 455.
PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 455.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 455.002. BOND OF PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 455.003. FUNDING OF PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
Sec. 455.004. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 455.005. INFORMING PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 455.006. PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR'S INITIATION OF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 455.007. ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Sec. 455.008. SMALL ESTATES
Sec. 455.009. SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 455.010. GRANT OF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 455.011. WITHDRAWAL OF PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR
Sec. 455.012. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS IN COURT REGISTRY
CHAPTER 456.
DISBURSEMENT AND CLOSING OF LAWYER TRUST OR ESCROW ACCOUNTS
Sec. 456.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 456.002. AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE LAWYER ON CERTAIN TRUST OR ESCROW ACCOUNTS
Sec. 456.003. DUTY OF ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 456.004. LIABILITY OF ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 456.0045. PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION
Sec. 456.005. RULES
SUBTITLE K. FOREIGN WILLS, OTHER TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENTS, AND FIDUCIARIES
CHAPTER 501.
ANCILLARY PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL
Sec. 501.001. AUTHORITY FOR ANCILLARY PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL
Sec. 501.002. APPLICATION FOR ANCILLARY PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL
Sec. 501.003. CITATION AND NOTICE
Sec. 501.004. RECORDING BY CLERK
Sec. 501.005. EFFECT OF FILING AND RECORDING FOREIGN WILL
Sec. 501.006. ANCILLARY LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Sec. 501.007. EFFECT ON PROPERTY
Sec. 501.008. SETTING ASIDE OF CERTAIN FOREIGN WILLS
CHAPTER 502.
ORIGINAL PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL
Sec. 502.001. ORIGINAL PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL AUTHORIZED
Sec. 502.002. PROOF OF FOREIGN WILL IN ORIGINAL PROBATE PROCEEDING
CHAPTER 503.
RECORDING OF FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDING FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENT
Sec. 503.001. AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD CERTAIN FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENTS IN DEED RECORDS
Sec. 503.002. RECORDING OF CERTAIN FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENTS IN LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Sec. 503.003. CONTEST OF RECORDED FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENT PERMITTED
SUBCHAPTER B. EFFECTS OF RECORDED FOREIGN
Sec. 503.051. RECORDED FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENT AS CONVEYANCE
Sec. 503.052. RECORDED FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENT AS NOTICE OF TITLE
CHAPTER 504.
CONTEST OF OR OTHER CHALLENGE TO FOREIGN TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. CONTEST OR SETTING ASIDE PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL IN THIS STATE
Sec. 504.001. GROUNDS FOR CONTESTING FOREIGN WILL PROBATED IN DOMICILIARY JURISDICTION
Sec. 504.002. GROUNDS FOR CONTESTING FOREIGN WILL PROBATED IN NON-DOMICILIARY JURISDICTION
Sec. 504.003. PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS FOR CONTESTING FOREIGN WILL
Sec. 504.004. PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL SET ASIDE FOR LACK OF SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER B. CONTEST OR FINAL REJECTION IN FOREIGN JURISDICTION
Sec. 504.051. NOTICE OF WILL CONTEST IN FOREIGN JURISDICTION
Sec. 504.052. EFFECT OF NOTICE
Sec. 504.053. EFFECT OF REJECTION OF TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENT BY FOREIGN JURISDICTION
CHAPTER 505.
FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, TRUSTEES, AND FIDUCIARIES
SUBCHAPTER A. FOREIGN CORPORATE FIDUCIARY
Sec. 505.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 505.002. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 505.003. AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN CORPORATE FIDUCIARY TO SERVE IN FIDUCIARY CAPACITY
Sec. 505.004. FILING REQUIREMENTS; DESIGNATION
Sec. 505.005. SERVICE OF NOTICE OR PROCESS ON SECRETARY OF STATE
Sec. 505.006. CRIMINAL PENALTY; EFFECT OF CONVICTION
SUBCHAPTER B. FOREIGN EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES
Sec. 505.051. APPLICABILITY OF BOND REQUIREMENT
Sec. 505.052. POWER TO SELL PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER C. RECOVERY OF DEBTS BY FOREIGN EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 505.101. SUIT TO RECOVER DEBT
Sec. 505.102. JURISDICTION
Sec. 505.103. RESTRICTION ON SUIT BROUGHT BY FOREIGN EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
SUBTITLE L. PAYMENT OF ESTATES INTO TREASURY
CHAPTER 551.
PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ESTATES TO STATE
SUBCHAPTER A. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO STATE
Sec. 551.001. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SHARES OF ESTATE TO STATE
Sec. 551.002. PAYMENT OF PORTION THAT IS IN MONEY
Sec. 551.003. PAYMENT OF PORTION THAT IS NOT IN MONEY
Sec. 551.004. COMPENSATION TO EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 551.005. COMPTROLLER INDISPENSABLE PARTY
Sec. 551.006. COMPTROLLER'S RECEIPT
SUBCHAPTER B. RECOVERY OF FUNDS PAID TO STATE
Sec. 551.051. RECOVERY OF FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER C. PENALTIES; ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 551.101. LIABILITY OF COURT CLERK; PENALTY
Sec. 551.102. DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENTS
Sec. 551.103. ENFORCEMENT OF PAYMENT AND DAMAGES; RECOVERY ON BOND
SUBTITLE P. DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
CHAPTER 751.
GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 751.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 751.0015. APPLICABILITY OF SUBTITLE
Sec. 751.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 751.00201. MEANING OF DISABLED OR INCAPACITATED FOR PURPOSES OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.0021. REQUIREMENTS OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.0022. PRESUMPTION OF GENUINE SIGNATURE
Sec. 751.0023. VALIDITY OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.0024. MEANING AND EFFECT OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.003. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 751.005. EXTENSION OF PRINCIPAL'S AUTHORITY TO OTHER PERSONS
Sec. 751.006. REMEDIES UNDER OTHER LAW
Sec. 751.007. CONFLICT WITH OR EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER A-1. APPOINTMENT OF AGENTS
Sec. 751.021. CO-AGENTS
Sec. 751.022. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS AGENT
Sec. 751.023. SUCCESSOR AGENTS
Sec. 751.024. REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPENSATION OF AGENT
SUBCHAPTER A-2. AUTHORITY OF AGENT UNDER DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.031. GRANTS OF AUTHORITY IN GENERAL AND CERTAIN LIMITATIONS
Sec. 751.032. GIFT AUTHORITY
Sec. 751.033. AUTHORITY TO CREATE OR CHANGE CERTAIN BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
Sec. 751.034. INCORPORATION OF AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER B. EFFECT OF CERTAIN ACTS ON EXERCISE OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.051. EFFECT OF ACTS PERFORMED BY AGENT
Sec. 751.054. KNOWLEDGE OF TERMINATION OF POWER; GOOD-FAITH ACTS
Sec. 751.055. AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF TERMINATION OF POWER OR OF DISABILITY OR INCAPACITY; GOOD-FAITH RELIANCE
Sec. 751.057. EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING
SUBCHAPTER C. DUTY TO INFORM AND ACCOUNT
Sec. 751.101. FIDUCIARY DUTIES
Sec. 751.102. DUTY TO TIMELY INFORM PRINCIPAL
Sec. 751.103. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
Sec. 751.104. ACCOUNTING
Sec. 751.105. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO COMPLY; SUIT
Sec. 751.106. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON PRINCIPAL'S RIGHTS
SUBCHAPTER C-1. OTHER DUTIES OF AGENT
Sec. 751.121. DUTY TO NOTIFY OF BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY BY OTHER AGENT
Sec. 751.122. DUTY TO PRESERVE PRINCIPAL'S ESTATE PLAN
SUBCHAPTER C-2. DURATION OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY AND AGENT'S AUTHORITY
Sec. 751.131. TERMINATION OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.132. TERMINATION OF AGENT'S AUTHORITY
Sec. 751.133. RELATION OF AGENT TO COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIAN OF ESTATE
Sec. 751.134. EFFECT ON CERTAIN PERSONS OF TERMINATION OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY OR AGENT'S AUTHORITY
Sec. 751.135. PREVIOUS DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY CONTINUES IN EFFECT UNTIL REVOKED
SUBCHAPTER D. RECORDING DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 751.151. RECORDING FOR REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF INSTRUMENTS
SUBCHAPTER E. ACCEPTANCE OF AND RELIANCE ON DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.201. ACCEPTANCE OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 751.202. OTHER FORM OR RECORDING OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY AS CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE PROHIBITED
Sec. 751.203. AGENT'S CERTIFICATION
Sec. 751.204. OPINION OF COUNSEL
Sec. 751.205. ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Sec. 751.206. GROUNDS FOR REFUSING ACCEPTANCE
Sec. 751.207. WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REFUSAL OF ACCEPTANCE REQUIRED
Sec. 751.208. DATE OF ACCEPTANCE
Sec. 751.209. GOOD FAITH RELIANCE ON DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.210. RELIANCE ON CERTAIN REQUESTED INFORMATION
Sec. 751.211. ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF PERSON WHEN TRANSACTIONS CONDUCTED THROUGH EMPLOYEES
Sec. 751.212. CAUSE OF ACTION FOR REFUSAL TO ACCEPT DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 751.213. LIABILITY OF PRINCIPAL
SUBCHAPTER F. CIVIL REMEDIES
Sec. 751.251. JUDICIAL RELIEF
CHAPTER 752.
STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 752.001. USE, MEANING, AND EFFECT OF STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 752.002. VALIDITY NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 752.003. PRESCRIBED FORM NOT EXCLUSIVE
Sec. 752.004. LEGAL SUFFICIENCY OF STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
SUBCHAPTER B. FORM OF STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 752.051. FORM
Sec. 752.052. MODIFYING STATUTORY FORM TO GRANT SPECIFIC AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER C. CONSTRUCTION OF POWERS RELATED TO STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 752.101. CONSTRUCTION IN GENERAL
Sec. 752.102. REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.103. TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.104. STOCK AND BOND TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.105. COMMODITY AND OPTION TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.106. BANKING AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.107. BUSINESS OPERATION TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.108. INSURANCE AND ANNUITY TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.109. ESTATE, TRUST, AND OTHER BENEFICIARY TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.110. CLAIMS AND LITIGATION
Sec. 752.111. PERSONAL AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE
Sec. 752.112. BENEFITS FROM CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS OR CIVIL OR MILITARY SERVICE
Sec. 752.113. RETIREMENT PLAN TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.114. TAX MATTERS
Sec. 752.1145. DIGITAL ASSET TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 752.115. EXISTING INTERESTS; FOREIGN INTERESTS
CHAPTER 753.
REMOVAL OF ATTORNEY IN FACT OR AGENT
Sec. 753.001. PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL
Sec. 753.002. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES
TITLE 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES
SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1001.
PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 1001.001. POLICY; PURPOSE OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1001.002. LAWS APPLICABLE TO GUARDIANSHIPS
Sec. 1001.003. REFERENCES IN LAW MEANING INCAPACITATED PERSON
CHAPTER 1002.
DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1002.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1002.0015. ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1002.002. ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 1002.003. AUTHORIZED CORPORATE SURETY
Sec. 1002.004. CHILD
Sec. 1002.005. CLAIM
Sec. 1002.006. COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 1002.007. CORPORATE FIDUCIARY
Sec. 1002.008. COURT; PROBATE COURT; STATUTORY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 1002.009. COURT INVESTIGATOR
Sec. 1002.010. ESTATE; GUARDIANSHIP ESTATE
Sec. 1002.011. EXEMPT PROPERTY
Sec. 1002.012. GUARDIAN
Sec. 1002.013. GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Sec. 1002.014. GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
Sec. 1002.015. GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING
Sec. 1002.016. GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
Sec. 1002.017. INCAPACITATED PERSON
Sec. 1002.018. INTERESTED PERSON; PERSON INTERESTED
Sec. 1002.019. MINOR
Sec. 1002.020. MORTGAGE; LIEN
Sec. 1002.021. NEXT OF KIN
Sec. 1002.022. PARENT
Sec. 1002.023. PERSON
Sec. 1002.024. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 1002.025. PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN
Sec. 1002.026. PROPOSED WARD
Sec. 1002.0265. QUALIFIED DELIVERY METHOD
Sec. 1002.027. REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 1002.028. REPRESENTATIVE; PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 1002.029. SURETY
Sec. 1002.030. WARD
Sec. 1002.031. SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
SUBTITLE B. SCOPE, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE
CHAPTER 1021.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1021.001. MATTERS RELATED TO GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING
CHAPTER 1022.
JURISDICTION
Sec. 1022.001. GENERAL PROBATE COURT JURISDICTION IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS; APPEALS
Sec. 1022.002. ORIGINAL JURISDICTION FOR GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 1022.003. JURISDICTION OF CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING IN COUNTY WITH NO STATUTORY PROBATE COURT OR COUNTY COURT AT LAW
Sec. 1022.004. JURISDICTION OF CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING IN COUNTY WITH NO STATUTORY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 1022.005. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING IN COUNTY WITH STATUTORY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 1022.006. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION WITH DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 1022.007. TRANSFER OF PROCEEDING BY STATUTORY PROBATE COURT
Sec. 1022.008. TRANSFER OF CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON OF A MINOR
CHAPTER 1023.
VENUE
Sec. 1023.001. VENUE FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1023.002. CONCURRENT VENUE AND TRANSFER FOR WANT OF VENUE
Sec. 1023.003. TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP TO ANOTHER COUNTY
Sec. 1023.004. NOTICE
Sec. 1023.005. COURT ACTION
Sec. 1023.006. TRANSFER OF RECORD
Sec. 1023.007. TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
Sec. 1023.0071. TRANSFER FEE
Sec. 1023.009. NEW GUARDIAN APPOINTED ON TRANSFER
Sec. 1023.010. REVIEW OF TRANSFERRED GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1023.011. NO LIABILITY OF JUDGE
SUBTITLE C. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
CHAPTER 1051.
NOTICES AND PROCESS IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER A. ISSUANCE AND FORM OF NOTICE OR PROCESS
Sec. 1051.001. ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OR PROCESS IN GENERAL
Sec. 1051.002. DIRECTION OF WRIT OR OTHER PROCESS
Sec. 1051.003. CONTENTS OF CITATION OR NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER B. METHODS OF SERVING CITATION OR NOTICE; PERSONS TO BE SERVED
Sec. 1051.051. PERSONAL SERVICE
Sec. 1051.052. SERVICE BY MAIL OR QUALIFIED DELIVERY METHOD
Sec. 1051.053. SERVICE BY POSTING
Sec. 1051.054. SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
Sec. 1051.055. SERVICE ON PARTY'S ATTORNEY OF RECORD
Sec. 1051.056. SERVICE ON GUARDIAN OR RECEIVER
SUBCHAPTER C. NOTICE AND CITATION REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1051.101. NOTICE REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP; CITATION OF APPLICANT NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 1051.102. ISSUANCE OF CITATION FOR APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1051.103. SERVICE OF CITATION FOR APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1051.104. NOTICE BY APPLICANT FOR GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1051.105. WAIVER OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1051.106. ACTION BY COURT ON APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
SUBCHAPTER D. RETURN AND PROOF OF SERVICE OF CITATION OR NOTICE
Sec. 1051.151. REQUIREMENTS FOR RETURN ON CITATION OR NOTICE SERVED BY PERSONAL SERVICE
Sec. 1051.152. VALIDITY OF SERVICE AND RETURN ON CITATION OR NOTICE SERVED BY POSTING
Sec. 1051.153. PROOF OF SERVICE
Sec. 1051.154. RETURN TO COURT
SUBCHAPTER E. ALTERNATIVE MANNER OF ISSUANCE, SERVICE, AND RETURN
Sec. 1051.201. COURT-ORDERED ISSUANCE, SERVICE, AND RETURN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
SUBCHAPTER F. ADDITIONAL NOTICE PROVISIONS
Sec. 1051.251. WAIVER OF NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 1051.252. REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF FILING OF PLEADING
Sec. 1051.253. SERVICE OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 1052.
FILING AND RECORDKEEPING
SUBCHAPTER A. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1052.001. GUARDIANSHIP DOCKET
Sec. 1052.002. CLAIM DOCKET
Sec. 1052.003. GUARDIANSHIP FEE BOOK
Sec. 1052.004. ALTERNATE RECORDKEEPING
SUBCHAPTER B. FILES; INDEX
Sec. 1052.051. FILING PROCEDURES
Sec. 1052.052. CASE FILES
Sec. 1052.053. INDEX
CHAPTER 1053.
OTHER COURT DUTIES AND PROCEDURES
SUBCHAPTER A. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
Sec. 1053.001. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
SUBCHAPTER B. COSTS AND SECURITY
Sec. 1053.051. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS
Sec. 1053.052. SECURITY FOR CERTAIN COSTS
Sec. 1053.053. EXEMPTION FROM GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING FEES FOR CERTAIN MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS
Sec. 1053.054. EXEMPTION FROM GUARDIANSHIP FEES FOR CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND OTHERS
SUBCHAPTER C. PROCEDURES FOR GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 1053.101. CALLING OF DOCKETS
Sec. 1053.102. SETTING OF CERTAIN HEARINGS BY CLERK
Sec. 1053.103. RENDERING OF DECISIONS, ORDERS, DECREES, AND JUDGMENTS
Sec. 1053.104. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION
Sec. 1053.105. INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 1054.
COURT OFFICERS AND COURT-APPOINTED PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER A. ATTORNEYS AD LITEM AND INTERPRETERS
Sec. 1054.001. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM IN PROCEEDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1054.002. TERM OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 1054.003. ACCESS TO RECORDS
Sec. 1054.004. DUTIES
Sec. 1054.005. APPOINTMENT OF INTERPRETER
Sec. 1054.006. REPRESENTATION OF WARD OR PROPOSED WARD BY ATTORNEY
Sec. 1054.007. ATTORNEYS AD LITEM
SUBCHAPTER B. GUARDIANS AD LITEM
Sec. 1054.051. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING
Sec. 1054.052. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM RELATING TO CERTAIN OTHER SUITS
Sec. 1054.053. TERM OF CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 1054.054. DUTIES
Sec. 1054.055. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
Sec. 1054.056. IMMUNITY
SUBCHAPTER C. COURT VISITORS
Sec. 1054.101. INAPPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIPS
Sec. 1054.102. OPERATION OF COURT VISITOR PROGRAM
Sec. 1054.103. EVALUATION OF WARD OR PROPOSED WARD
Sec. 1054.104. EVALUATION REPORT
Sec. 1054.105. COMPENSATION
SUBCHAPTER D. COURT INVESTIGATORS
Sec. 1054.151. INVESTIGATION OF GUARDIANSHIP APPLICATION
Sec. 1054.152. GENERAL DUTIES
Sec. 1054.153. INVESTIGATION REPORT
Sec. 1054.154. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON OTHER LAW
Sec. 1054.155. NOTICE REGARDING REQUEST TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR CUSTOMER RECORDS
Sec. 1054.156. APPOINTMENT OF COURT INVESTIGATOR FOR CERTAIN COURTS
SUBCHAPTER E. QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE AS ATTORNEY
Sec. 1054.201. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Sec. 1054.202. CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION
Sec. 1054.203. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT ON EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATE
CHAPTER 1054.
COURT OFFICERS, COURT-APPOINTED PERSONS, AND ATTORNEYS
SUBCHAPTER A. ATTORNEYS AD LITEM AND INTERPRETERS
Sec. 1054.001. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM IN PROCEEDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1054.002. TERM OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 1054.003. ACCESS TO RECORDS
Sec. 1054.004. DUTIES
Sec. 1054.005. APPOINTMENT OF INTERPRETER
Sec. 1054.006. REPRESENTATION OF WARD OR PROPOSED WARD BY ATTORNEY
Sec. 1054.007. ATTORNEYS AD LITEM
SUBCHAPTER B. GUARDIANS AD LITEM
Sec. 1054.051. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING
Sec. 1054.052. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM RELATING TO CERTAIN OTHER SUITS
Sec. 1054.053. TERM OF CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 1054.054. DUTIES
Sec. 1054.055. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
Sec. 1054.056. IMMUNITY
SUBCHAPTER C. COURT VISITORS
Sec. 1054.101. INAPPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIPS
Sec. 1054.102. OPERATION OF COURT VISITOR PROGRAM
Sec. 1054.103. EVALUATION OF WARD OR PROPOSED WARD
Sec. 1054.104. EVALUATION REPORT
Sec. 1054.105. COMPENSATION
SUBCHAPTER D. COURT INVESTIGATORS
Sec. 1054.151. INVESTIGATION OF GUARDIANSHIP APPLICATION
Sec. 1054.152. GENERAL DUTIES
Sec. 1054.153. INVESTIGATION REPORT
Sec. 1054.154. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON OTHER LAW
Sec. 1054.155. NOTICE REGARDING REQUEST TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR CUSTOMER RECORDS
Sec. 1054.156. APPOINTMENT OF COURT INVESTIGATOR FOR CERTAIN COURTS
Sec. 1054.157. REQUIRED TRAINING
SUBCHAPTER E. QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE AS ATTORNEY
Sec. 1054.201. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Sec. 1054.202. CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION
Sec. 1054.203. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT ON EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATE
CHAPTER 1055.
TRIAL AND HEARING MATTERS
SUBCHAPTER A. STANDING AND PLEADINGS
Sec. 1055.001. STANDING TO COMMENCE OR CONTEST PROCEEDING
Sec. 1055.002. DEFECT IN PLEADING
Sec. 1055.003. INTERVENTION BY INTERESTED PERSON
SUBCHAPTER B. TRIAL AND HEARING
Sec. 1055.051. HEARING BY SUBMISSION
Sec. 1055.052. TRIAL BY JURY
Sec. 1055.053. LOCATION OF HEARING
SUBCHAPTER C. EVIDENCE
Sec. 1055.101. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN RULES RELATING TO WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE
Sec. 1055.102. USE OF CERTAIN RECORDS AS EVIDENCE
SUBCHAPTER D. MEDIATION
Sec. 1055.151. MEDIATION OF CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING
Sec. 1055.152. MEDIATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 1056.
EXECUTION, ATTACHMENT, AND BILL OF REVIEW
SUBCHAPTER A. EXECUTION
Sec. 1056.001. EXECUTIONS IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
SUBCHAPTER B. ATTACHMENT OF ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 1056.051. ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF WRIT OF ATTACHMENT
Sec. 1056.052. BOND
SUBCHAPTER C. BILL OF REVIEW
Sec. 1056.101. REVISION AND CORRECTION OF ORDER OR JUDGMENT IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING
Sec. 1056.102. INJUNCTION
CHAPTER 1057.
CHANGE AND RESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT OF GUARDIAN FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
Sec. 1057.001. CHANGE OF RESIDENT AGENT
Sec. 1057.002. RESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT
SUBTITLE D. CREATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
CHAPTER 1101.
GENERAL PROCEDURE TO APPOINT GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER A. INITIATION OF PROCEEDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1101.001. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; CONTENTS
Sec. 1101.002. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION; CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN ADDRESSES
Sec. 1101.003. AFFIDAVIT CONTAINING CONTACT INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER B. HEARING; JURY TRIAL
Sec. 1101.051. HEARING
Sec. 1101.052. JURY TRIAL
Sec. 1101.053. PROVISION OF RECORDS REQUIRED; USE OF RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER C. DETERMINATION OF NECESSITY OF GUARDIANSHIP; FINDINGS AND PROOF
Sec. 1101.100. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1101.101. FINDINGS AND PROOF REQUIRED
Sec. 1101.1011. LIMITATION ON ACTS BY ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE
Sec. 1101.102. DETERMINATION OF INCAPACITY OF CERTAIN ADULTS: RECURRING ACTS OR OCCURRENCES
Sec. 1101.103. DETERMINATION OF INCAPACITY OF CERTAIN ADULTS: PHYSICIAN OR PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINATION
Sec. 1101.103. DETERMINATION OF INCAPACITY OF CERTAIN ADULTS: HEALTH CARE PROVIDER EXAMINATION
Sec. 1101.104. EXAMINATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION REGARDING INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 1101.104. EXAMINATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION REGARDING INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 1101.105. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF AGE AS SOLE FACTOR IN APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR ADULTS
Sec. 1101.106. EVIDENCE OF NECESSITY OF GUARDIANSHIP TO RECEIVE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER D. COURT ACTION
Sec. 1101.151. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN WITH FULL AUTHORITY
Sec. 1101.152. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN WITH LIMITED AUTHORITY
Sec. 1101.153. GENERAL CONTENTS OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN
Sec. 1101.154. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF ESTATE FOR CERTAIN MINORS PROHIBITED
Sec. 1101.155. DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1101.156. DEPOSIT OF ESTATE ASSETS
CHAPTER 1102.
COURT-INITIATED PROCEDURE TO APPOINT GUARDIAN
Sec. 1102.001. COURT-INITIATED INVESTIGATION
Sec. 1102.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE FOR INVESTIGATION
Sec. 1102.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE FOR INVESTIGATION
Sec. 1102.003. INFORMATION LETTER
Sec. 1102.004. APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION
Sec. 1102.005. COMPENSATION OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Sec. 1102.006. NOTICE REGARDING REQUEST TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR CUSTOMER RECORDS
CHAPTER 1103.
PROCEDURE TO APPOINT GUARDIAN FOR CERTAIN MINORS REQUIRING GUARDIANSHIPS AS ADULTS
Sec. 1103.001. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1103.002. APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR AS GUARDIAN WITHOUT HEARING
Sec. 1103.003. EFFECTIVE DATE OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1103.004. SETTLEMENT AND CLOSING OF PRIOR GUARDIANSHIP
CHAPTER 1104.
SELECTION OF AND ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1104.001. GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON OR ESTATE
Sec. 1104.002. PREFERENCE OF INCAPACITATED PERSON
Sec. 1104.003. TRAINING REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER B. SELECTION OF GUARDIAN FOR MINOR
Sec. 1104.051. GUARDIAN OF MINOR CHILDREN
Sec. 1104.052. GUARDIAN FOR MINOR ORPHAN
Sec. 1104.053. GUARDIAN DESIGNATED BY WILL OR WRITTEN DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.054. SELECTION OF GUARDIAN BY MINOR
SUBCHAPTER C. SELECTION OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON OTHER THAN MINOR
Sec. 1104.101. APPOINTMENT ACCORDING TO CIRCUMSTANCES AND BEST INTERESTS
Sec. 1104.102. APPOINTMENT PREFERENCES
Sec. 1104.103. DESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN BY WILL OR WRITTEN DECLARATION
SUBCHAPTER D. WRITTEN DECLARATION BY CERTAIN PARENTS TO APPOINT GUARDIAN FOR THEIR CHILDREN
Sec. 1104.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1104.152. REQUIREMENTS FOR DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.153. FORM AND CONTENT OF DECLARATION AND SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 1104.154. ALTERNATIVE TO SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 1104.155. ALTERNATE SELF-PROVING OF DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.156. FILING OF DECLARATION AND SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 1104.157. PROOF OF DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.158. PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE
Sec. 1104.159. REVOCATION OF DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.160. ALTERNATE OR OTHER COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER E. WRITTEN DECLARATION TO DESIGNATE GUARDIAN BEFORE NEED ARISES
Sec. 1104.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1104.202. DESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN FOR DECLARANT
Sec. 1104.203. REQUIREMENTS FOR DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.204. FORM AND CONTENT OF DECLARATION AND SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 1104.205. ALTERNATIVE TO SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 1104.206. ALTERNATE SELF-PROVING OF DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.207. FILING OF DECLARATION AND SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 1104.208. PROOF OF DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.209. PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE
Sec. 1104.210. REVOCATION OF DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.211. EFFECT OF DIVORCE ON DESIGNATION OF SPOUSE
Sec. 1104.212. ALTERNATE OR OTHER COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER F. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1104.251. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN GUARDIANS
Sec. 1104.252. EFFECT OF PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE
Sec. 1104.253. EXCEPTION FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
Sec. 1104.254. EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS
Sec. 1104.255. EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATION
Sec. 1104.256. FAILURE TO COMPLY; COURT'S DUTY TO NOTIFY
Sec. 1104.257. INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICES PROVIDED BY GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
Sec. 1104.258. INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES PROVIDING GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER G. PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS
Sec. 1104.301. CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sec. 1104.302. ANNUAL CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
Sec. 1104.303. REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1104.304. TERM OF REGISTRATION; RENEWAL
Sec. 1104.305. USE OF REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Sec. 1104.306. USE OF NAMES AND BUSINESS ADDRESSES
SUBCHAPTER H. GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION
Sec. 1104.351. INCAPACITY OR INEXPERIENCE
Sec. 1104.352. UNSUITABILITY
Sec. 1104.353. NOTORIOUSLY BAD CONDUCT; PRESUMPTION CONCERNING BEST INTEREST
Sec. 1104.354. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 1104.355. DISQUALIFIED IN DECLARATION
Sec. 1104.356. LACK OF CERTAIN REQUIRED CERTIFICATION
Sec. 1104.357. NONRESIDENT WITHOUT RESIDENT AGENT
Sec. 1104.358. SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 1104.359. EFFECT OF LACK OF REQUIRED REGISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER I. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS
Sec. 1104.401. DEFINITION
Sec. 1104.402. DUTY TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION; AUTHORITY TO CHARGE FEE
Sec. 1104.404. EXCEPTION FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING CERTAIN PERSONS
Sec. 1104.405. INFORMATION FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF COURT
Sec. 1104.406. DEPARTMENT'S DUTY TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION
Sec. 1104.409. USE OF INFORMATION BY COURT
Sec. 1104.411. CRIMINAL OFFENSE FOR UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OR DISCLOSURE
Sec. 1104.412. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN OR USE INFORMATION
CHAPTER 1105.
QUALIFICATION OF GUARDIANS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1105.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1105.002. MANNER OF QUALIFICATION OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1105.003. PERIOD FOR TAKING OATH OR MAKING DECLARATION AND GIVING BOND
SUBCHAPTER B. OATHS AND DECLARATIONS
Sec. 1105.051. OATH OR DECLARATION OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1105.052. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OR MAKING OF DECLARATION
SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS
Sec. 1105.101. BOND GENERALLY REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 1105.102. BOND FOR CERTAIN GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON
Sec. 1105.103. BOND REQUIRED FROM GUARDIAN OTHERWISE EXEMPT
Sec. 1105.104. BONDS OF JOINT GUARDIANS
Sec. 1105.105. BOND OF MARRIED PERSON
Sec. 1105.106. BOND OF MARRIED PERSON YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE
Sec. 1105.107. BOND OF GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
Sec. 1105.108. SUBSCRIPTION OF BOND BY PRINCIPALS AND SURETIES
Sec. 1105.109. FORM OF BOND
Sec. 1105.110. FILING OF BOND
Sec. 1105.111. FAILURE TO GIVE BOND
Sec. 1105.112. BOND NOT VOID ON FIRST RECOVERY
SUBCHAPTER D. OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS OF GUARDIANS OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1105.151. GENERAL FORMALITIES
Sec. 1105.152. GENERAL STANDARD REGARDING AMOUNT OF BOND
Sec. 1105.153. EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON AMOUNT OF BOND
Sec. 1105.154. SPECIFIC BOND AMOUNT
Sec. 1105.155. AGREEMENT REGARDING DEPOSIT OF ESTATE ASSETS
Sec. 1105.156. DEPOSIT OF ESTATE ASSETS ON TERMS PRESCRIBED BY COURT
Sec. 1105.157. DEPOSITS OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1105.158. BOND REQUIRED INSTEAD OF DEPOSITS
Sec. 1105.159. WITHDRAWAL OF DEPOSITS ON CLOSING OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1105.160. AUTHORIZED CORPORATE OR PERSONAL SURETIES
Sec. 1105.161. SURETIES FOR CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 1105.162. DEPOSITS BY PERSONAL SURETY
Sec. 1105.163. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN COURT ORDERS
SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISIONS RELATING TO PERSONAL SURETIES
Sec. 1105.201. AFFIDAVIT OF PERSONAL SURETY
Sec. 1105.202. LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONAL SURETY
Sec. 1105.203. SUBORDINATION OF LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONAL SURETY
Sec. 1105.204. RELEASE OF LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONAL SURETIES
SUBCHAPTER F. NEW BONDS
Sec. 1105.251. GROUNDS FOR REQUIRING NEW BOND
Sec. 1105.252. COURT ORDER OR CITATION ON NEW BOND
Sec. 1105.253. SHOW CAUSE HEARING ON NEW BOND REQUIREMENT
Sec. 1105.254. EFFECT OF ORDER REQUIRING NEW BOND
Sec. 1105.255. NEW BOND IN DECREASED AMOUNT
Sec. 1105.256. REQUEST BY SURETY FOR NEW BOND
Sec. 1105.257. DISCHARGE OF FORMER SURETIES ON APPROVAL OF NEW BOND
CHAPTER 1106.
LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1106.001. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE AS LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1106.002. EXPIRATION OF LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1106.003. RENEWAL OF LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1106.004. REPLACEMENT AND OTHER ADDITIONAL LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1106.005. EFFECT OF LETTERS
Sec. 1106.006. VALIDATION OF CERTAIN LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
SUBTITLE E. ADMINISTRATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
CHAPTER 1151.
RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES UNDER GUARDIANSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES IN GENERAL
Sec. 1151.001. RIGHTS AND POWERS RETAINED BY WARD
Sec. 1151.002. RIGHTS OF GOOD FAITH PURCHASERS
Sec. 1151.003. GUARDIAN MAY NOT DISPUTE WARD'S RIGHT TO PROPERTY; EXCEPTION
Sec. 1151.004. POWERS AND DUTIES OF PERSON SERVING AS GUARDIAN OF BOTH PERSON AND ESTATE
Sec. 1151.005. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH WARD IS PARTY OR WITNESS
Sec. 1151.006. GUARDIAN'S DUTY TO NOTIFY COURT OF CHANGES CONCERNING CARE AND CUSTODY OF WARD; CLERK'S DUTY TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS RELATING TO CARE OF WARD
Sec. 1151.051. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON
Sec. 1151.052. CARE OF ADULT WARD
Sec. 1151.0525. ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT OF WARD'S FUNDS BY GUARDIAN OF PERSON
Sec. 1151.053. COMMITMENT OF WARD
Sec. 1151.054. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
Sec. 1151.055. APPLICATION BY CERTAIN RELATIVES FOR ACCESS TO WARD; HEARING AND COURT ORDER
Sec. 1151.056. GUARDIAN'S DUTY TO INFORM CERTAIN RELATIVES ABOUT WARD'S HEALTH AND RESIDENCE
SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1151.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 1151.102. EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY UNDER COURT ORDER
Sec. 1151.103. EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 1151.104. AUTHORITY TO COMMENCE SUITS
Sec. 1151.105. ORDINARY DILIGENCE REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER D. POSSESSION AND CARE OF WARD'S PROPERTY BY GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1151.151. DUTY OF CARE
Sec. 1151.152. POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RECORDS
Sec. 1151.153. POSSESSION OF PROPERTY HELD IN COMMON OWNERSHIP
Sec. 1151.154. ADMINISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
Sec. 1151.155. OPERATION OR RENTAL OF FARM, RANCH, FACTORY, OR OTHER BUSINESS
SUBCHAPTER E. AUTHORITY OF GUARDIAN TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN BORROWING
Sec. 1151.201. MORTGAGE OR PLEDGE OF ESTATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 1151.202. APPLICATION; ORDER
Sec. 1151.203. TERM OF LOAN OR RENEWAL
SUBCHAPTER F. GUARDIANS APPOINTED FOR WARD TO RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDS
Sec. 1151.251. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIAN APPOINTED AS NECESSARY FOR WARD TO RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDS
Sec. 1151.252. VALIDATION OF CERTAIN PRIOR ACTS OF GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER G. NOTICE BY GUARDIAN TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sec. 1151.301. NOTICE OF FILING REQUIRED; HEARING DATE
SUBCHAPTER H. RIGHTS OF WARDS
Sec. 1151.351. BILL OF RIGHTS FOR WARDS
CHAPTER 1152.
GUARDIANSHIP PENDING APPEAL OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 1152.001. GUARDIAN TO SERVE PENDING APPEAL OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 1152.002. APPEAL BOND
CHAPTER 1153.
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS
Sec. 1153.001. REQUIRED NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTMENT OF CLAIMS IN GENERAL
Sec. 1153.002. PROOF OF PUBLICATION
Sec. 1153.003. REQUIRED NOTICE TO CERTAIN CLAIMANTS
Sec. 1153.004. PERMISSIVE NOTICE TO UNSECURED CREDITOR REGARDING PERIOD FOR PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM
Sec. 1153.005. ONE NOTICE SUFFICIENT; LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO GIVE REQUIRED NOTICE
CHAPTER 1154.
INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER A. APPRAISERS
Sec. 1154.001. APPOINTMENT OF APPRAISERS
Sec. 1154.002. APPRAISERS' FEES
Sec. 1154.003. FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO ACT BY APPRAISERS
SUBCHAPTER B. REQUIREMENTS FOR INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 1154.051. INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT
Sec. 1154.052. LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 1154.053. AFFIDAVIT OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1154.054. APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL BY THE COURT
Sec. 1154.055. FAILURE OF JOINT GUARDIANS TO FILE INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER C. CHANGES TO INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 1154.101. DISCOVERY OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY OR CLAIMS
Sec. 1154.102. ADDITIONAL INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT OR LIST OF CLAIMS
Sec. 1154.103. CORRECTION OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, OR LIST OF CLAIMS FOR ERRONEOUS OR UNJUST ITEM
Sec. 1154.104. REAPPRAISEMENT
SUBCHAPTER D. USE OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS AS EVIDENCE
Sec. 1154.151. USE OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS AS EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 1155.
COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND COURT COSTS
SUBCHAPTER A. COMPENSATION OF GUARDIANS IN GENERAL
Sec. 1155.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1155.002. COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON
Sec. 1155.003. COMPENSATION FOR GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1155.004. CONSIDERATIONS IN AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION
Sec. 1155.005. MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COMPENSATION
Sec. 1155.006. MODIFICATION OF UNREASONABLY LOW COMPENSATION; AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF ESTIMATED QUARTERLY COMPENSATION
Sec. 1155.007. REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF ESTIMATED QUARTERLY COMPENSATION
Sec. 1155.008. DENIAL OF COMPENSATION
SUBCHAPTER B. COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Sec. 1155.052. ATTORNEY SERVING AS GUARDIAN AND PROVIDING RELATED LEGAL SERVICES
Sec. 1155.053. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES TO RECOVER PROPERTY
Sec. 1155.054. PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES TO CERTAIN ATTORNEYS
SUBCHAPTER C. EXPENSES
Sec. 1155.101. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN GENERAL
Sec. 1155.102. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR COLLECTION OF CLAIM OR DEBT
Sec. 1155.103. EXPENSE CHARGES: REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER D. COSTS IN GENERAL
Sec. 1155.151. COSTS IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING GENERALLY
Sec. 1155.152. CERTAIN COSTS ADJUDGED AGAINST GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER E. COMPENSATION AND COSTS IN GUARDIANSHIPS FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS
Sec. 1155.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1155.202. COMPENSATION AND COSTS PAYABLE UNDER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 1156.
EDUCATION AND MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES PAID FROM WARD'S ESTATE
SUBCHAPTER A. ALLOWANCES FOR WARD
Sec. 1156.001. APPLICATION FOR ALLOWANCE
Sec. 1156.002. COURT DETERMINATION OF ALLOWANCE AMOUNT
Sec. 1156.003. COURT ORDER SETTING ALLOWANCE
Sec. 1156.004. EXPENDITURES EXCEEDING ALLOWANCE
SUBCHAPTER B. ALLOWANCES FOR WARD'S FAMILY
Sec. 1156.051. CERTAIN ALLOWANCES PROHIBITED WHEN PARENT IS GUARDIAN OF MINOR WARD
Sec. 1156.052. ALLOWANCE FOR WARD'S SPOUSE, MINOR CHILDREN, OR INCAPACITATED ADULT CHILDREN
CHAPTER 1157.
PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER A. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST
Sec. 1157.001. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM TO GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1157.002. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM TO CLERK
Sec. 1157.003. INCLUSION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN CLAIM
Sec. 1157.004. AFFIDAVIT AUTHENTICATING CLAIM FOR MONEY IN GENERAL
Sec. 1157.005. AFFIDAVIT AUTHENTICATING CLAIM OF CORPORATION OR BY CERTAIN OTHER REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 1157.006. LOST OR DESTROYED EVIDENCE CONCERNING CLAIM
Sec. 1157.007. WAIVER OF CERTAIN DEFECTS OF FORM OR CLAIMS OF INSUFFICIENCY
Sec. 1157.008. EFFECT ON STATUTES OF LIMITATION OF FILING OF OR SUIT ON CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER B. ACTION ON CLAIMS
Sec. 1157.051. ALLOWANCE OR REJECTION OF CLAIM
Sec. 1157.052. FAILURE TO ENDORSE OR ATTACH MEMORANDUM OR ALLOW OR REJECT CLAIM
Sec. 1157.053. CLAIM ENTERED ON CLAIM DOCKET
Sec. 1157.054. CONTEST OF CLAIM
Sec. 1157.055. COURT'S ACTION ON CLAIM
Sec. 1157.056. HEARING ON CERTAIN CLAIMS
Sec. 1157.057. COURT ORDER REGARDING ACTION ON CLAIM
Sec. 1157.058. APPEAL OF COURT'S ACTION ON CLAIM
Sec. 1157.059. ALLOWANCE AND APPROVAL PROHIBITED WITHOUT AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 1157.060. UNSECURED CLAIMS BARRED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 1157.061. ALLOWING BARRED CLAIM PROHIBITED; COURT DISAPPROVAL
Sec. 1157.062. CERTAIN ACTIONS ON CLAIMS WITH LOST OR DESTROYED EVIDENCE VOID
Sec. 1157.063. SUIT ON REJECTED CLAIM
Sec. 1157.064. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIM PREREQUISITE FOR JUDGMENT
Sec. 1157.065. JUDGMENT IN SUIT ON REJECTED CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, ALLOWANCES, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 1157.101. PAYMENT OF APPROVED OR ESTABLISHED CLAIM
Sec. 1157.102. PAYMENT OF UNAUTHENTICATED CLAIM
Sec. 1157.103. PRIORITY OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Sec. 1157.104. PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF PROPERTY SECURING DEBT
Sec. 1157.105. CLAIMANT'S PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE AND PAYMENT OF CLAIM
Sec. 1157.106. PAYMENT WHEN ASSETS INSUFFICIENT TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS
Sec. 1157.107. PAYMENT OF COURT COSTS RELATING TO CLAIM
Sec. 1157.108. LIABILITY FOR NONPAYMENT OF CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER D. PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT OF SECURED CLAIMS
Sec. 1157.151. OPTION TO TREAT CLAIM AS MATURED SECURED CLAIM OR PREFERRED DEBT AND LIEN
Sec. 1157.152. PREFERRED DEBT AND LIEN
Sec. 1157.153. PAYMENT OF MATURITIES ON PREFERRED DEBT AND LIEN
SUBCHAPTER E. CLAIMS INVOLVING GUARDIANS
Sec. 1157.201. CLAIM BY GUARDIAN
Sec. 1157.202. PURCHASE OF CLAIM BY GUARDIAN PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 1158.
SALE OR PARTITION OF WARD'S PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1158.001. COURT ORDER AUTHORIZING SALE
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTAIN ESTATE PROPERTY REQUIRED TO BE SOLD
Sec. 1158.051. SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER C. SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 1158.101. ORDER FOR SALE
Sec. 1158.102. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION AND ORDER
Sec. 1158.103. SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Sec. 1158.104. SALE ON CREDIT
Sec. 1158.105. REPORT; EVIDENCE OF TITLE
SUBCHAPTER D. SALE OF LIVESTOCK
Sec. 1158.151. AUTHORITY FOR SALE
Sec. 1158.152. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION; HEARING
Sec. 1158.153. GRANT OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1158.154. REPORT; PASSAGE OF TITLE
Sec. 1158.155. COMMISSION MERCHANT CHARGES
SUBCHAPTER E. SALE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY
Sec. 1158.201. APPLICATION FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY
Sec. 1158.202. CITATION
Sec. 1158.203. ORDER
SUBCHAPTER F. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY: APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR SALE
Sec. 1158.251. APPLICATION FOR ORDER OF SALE
Sec. 1158.252. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1158.253. CITATION
Sec. 1158.254. OPPOSITION TO SALE
Sec. 1158.255. HEARING ON APPLICATION AND ANY OPPOSITION
Sec. 1158.256. ORDER
Sec. 1158.257. SALE FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS
SUBCHAPTER G. SALE OF REAL ESTATE: TERMS OF SALE
Sec. 1158.301. PERMISSIBLE TERMS
Sec. 1158.302. SALE ON CREDIT
SUBCHAPTER H. RECONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE FOLLOWING FORECLOSURE
Sec. 1158.351. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 1158.352. APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR RECONVEYANCE
Sec. 1158.353. EXCHANGE FOR BONDS
SUBCHAPTER I. SALE OF REAL ESTATE: PUBLIC AUCTION
Sec. 1158.401. REQUIRED NOTICE
Sec. 1158.402. COMPLETION OF AUCTION
Sec. 1158.403. TIME AND PLACE OF AUCTION
Sec. 1158.404. CONTINUANCE OF AUCTION
Sec. 1158.405. FAILURE OF BIDDER TO COMPLY
SUBCHAPTER J. SALE OF REAL ESTATE: CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE SALE
Sec. 1158.451. TERMS OF SALE
SUBCHAPTER K. SALE OF EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 1158.501. AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 1158.502. PROCEDURE
SUBCHAPTER L. APPROVAL OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND TRANSFER OF TITLE
Sec. 1158.551. REPORT
Sec. 1158.552. ACTION OF COURT ON REPORT
Sec. 1158.553. APPROVAL OF SALE WHEN BOND NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 1158.554. SUFFICIENCY OF BOND
Sec. 1158.555. INCREASED OR ADDITIONAL BOND NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 1158.556. APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL ORDER
Sec. 1158.557. DEED
Sec. 1158.558. DELIVERY OF DEED
Sec. 1158.559. DAMAGES; REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER M. PROCEDURE ON FAILURE TO APPLY FOR SALE
Sec. 1158.601. FAILURE TO APPLY FOR SALE
Sec. 1158.602. COURT ORDER
SUBCHAPTER N. PURCHASE OF ESTATE PROPERTY BY GUARDIAN
Sec. 1158.651. GENERAL PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE
Sec. 1158.652. EXCEPTION: EXECUTORY CONTRACT
Sec. 1158.653. EXCEPTION: BEST INTEREST OF ESTATE
Sec. 1158.654. PURCHASE IN VIOLATION OF SUBCHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER O. PARTITION OF WARD'S INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE
Sec. 1158.701. PARTITION BY AGREEMENT
Sec. 1158.702. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PARTITION AGREEMENT
Sec. 1158.703. HEARING
Sec. 1158.704. ORDER
Sec. 1158.705. PARTITION WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL; RATIFICATION OF PARTITION AGREEMENT
Sec. 1158.706. PARTITION BY SUIT
CHAPTER 1159.
RENTING ESTATE PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER A. RENTAL AND RETURN OF ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 1159.001. RENTING ESTATE PROPERTY WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 1159.002. RENTING ESTATE PROPERTY WITH COURT ORDER
Sec. 1159.003. ESTATE PROPERTY RENTED ON CREDIT
Sec. 1159.004. CONDITION OF RETURNED ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 1159.005. COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO RENT
SUBCHAPTER B. REPORT ON RENTED ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 1159.051. REPORTS CONCERNING RENTALS
Sec. 1159.052. COURT ACTION ON REPORT
CHAPTER 1160.
MATTERS RELATING TO MINERAL PROPERTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1160.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. MINERAL LEASES AFTER PUBLIC NOTICE
Sec. 1160.051. AUTHORIZATION FOR LEASING OF MINERALS
Sec. 1160.052. LEASE APPLICATION
Sec. 1160.053. SCHEDULING OF HEARING ON APPLICATION; CONTINUANCE
Sec. 1160.054. NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 1160.055. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ORDER AND NOTICE MANDATORY
Sec. 1160.056. HEARING ON APPLICATION; ORDER
Sec. 1160.057. MAKING OF LEASE ON GRANTING OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1160.058. BOND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1160.059. TERM OF LEASE BINDING
Sec. 1160.060. AMENDMENT OF LEASE REGARDING EFFECT OF SHUT-IN GAS WELL
SUBCHAPTER C. MINERAL LEASES AT PRIVATE SALE
Sec. 1160.101. AUTHORIZATION FOR LEASING OF MINERALS AT PRIVATE SALE
Sec. 1160.102. ACTION OF COURT IF PUBLIC ADVERTISING NOT REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER D. POOLING OR UNITIZATION OF ROYALTIES OR MINERALS
Sec. 1160.151. AUTHORIZATION FOR POOLING OR UNITIZATION
Sec. 1160.152. POOLING OR UNITIZATION APPLICATION
Sec. 1160.153. NOTICE NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 1160.154. HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 1160.155. ACTION OF COURT AND CONTENTS OF ORDER
SUBCHAPTER E. SPECIAL ANCILLARY INSTRUMENTS THAT MAY BE EXECUTED WITHOUT COURT ORDER
Sec. 1160.201. AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF CERTAIN INSTRUMENTS
SUBCHAPTER F. PROCEDURE IF GUARDIAN OF ESTATE NEGLECTS TO APPLY FOR AUTHORITY
Sec. 1160.251. APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE
Sec. 1160.252. HEARING ON APPLICATION
Sec. 1160.253. ORDER
Sec. 1160.254. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER ENTRY OF ORDER
CHAPTER 1161.
INVESTMENTS AND LOANS OF ESTATES OF WARDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1161.001. GUARDIAN'S DUTY TO KEEP ESTATE INVESTED
Sec. 1161.002. STANDARD FOR MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF ESTATE
Sec. 1161.003. INVESTMENTS THAT MEET STANDARD FOR INVESTMENT
Sec. 1161.004. RESTRICTIONS ON INVESTMENT IN CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 1161.005. MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF DUTY OR STANDARD
Sec. 1161.006. RETENTION OF CERTAIN ASSETS
Sec. 1161.007. HEARING TO PROTECT ESTATE
Sec. 1161.008. LIABILITY OF GUARDIAN AND GUARDIAN'S SURETY
SUBCHAPTER B. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING INVESTMENTS OR LOANS OR RETAINING ESTATE ASSETS
Sec. 1161.051. PROCEDURE IN GENERAL
Sec. 1161.052. COURT ACTION
Sec. 1161.053. APPLICABILITY OF PROCEDURE TO CERTAIN ASSETS
Sec. 1161.054. INAPPLICABILITY OF PROCEDURE TO CERTAIN ASSETS
SUBCHAPTER C. INVESTMENTS IN CERTAIN INSURANCE OR ANNUITIES
Sec. 1161.101. DEFINITION
Sec. 1161.102. AUTHORITY TO INVEST IN CERTAIN INSURANCE OR ANNUITIES
Sec. 1161.103. INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1161.104. PROCEDURE FOR INVESTING IN INSURANCE OR ANNUITIES
Sec. 1161.105. CONTINUATION OF PREEXISTING POLICIES OR ANNUITIES
Sec. 1161.106. CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP OF POLICIES OR ANNUITIES
SUBCHAPTER D. INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE
Sec. 1161.151. AUTHORITY TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE; PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1161.152. COURT AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE INVESTMENTS
Sec. 1161.153. COURT APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER E. LOANS AND SECURITY FOR LOANS
Sec. 1161.201. INAPPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 1161.202. AUTHORITY TO MAKE LOANS
Sec. 1161.203. LOAN REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1161.204. GUARDIAN'S DUTY TO REPORT LOAN TO COURT
Sec. 1161.205. GUARDIAN'S LIABILITY
CHAPTER 1162.
TAX-MOTIVATED, CHARITABLE, NONPROFIT, AND OTHER GIFTS
SUBCHAPTER A. CERTAIN GIFTS AND TRANSFERS
Sec. 1162.001. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ESTATE OR OTHER TRANSFER PLAN
Sec. 1162.002. ESTATE OR OTHER TRANSFER PLAN: CONTENTS AND MODIFICATION
Sec. 1162.003. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ESTATE OR OTHER TRANSFER PLAN
Sec. 1162.004. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PERIODIC GIFTS
Sec. 1162.005. APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
Sec. 1162.006. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION
Sec. 1162.007. HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION; INSPECTION
Sec. 1162.008. GUARDIAN AD LITEM
SUBCHAPTER B. CHARITABLE AND NONPROFIT GIFTS
Sec. 1162.051. APPLICATION TO MAKE GIFT
Sec. 1162.052. HEARING ON APPLICATION TO MAKE GIFT
Sec. 1162.053. ORDER AUTHORIZING GIFT
CHAPTER 1163.
ANNUAL ACCOUNT AND OTHER EXHIBITS AND REPORTS
SUBCHAPTER A. ANNUAL ACCOUNT AND OTHER EXHIBITS BY GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1163.001. INITIAL ANNUAL ACCOUNT OF ESTATE
Sec. 1163.002. ANNUAL ACCOUNT REQUIRED UNTIL ESTATE CLOSED
Sec. 1163.003. SUPPORTING VOUCHERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ATTACHED TO ACCOUNT
Sec. 1163.004. METHOD OF PROOF FOR SECURITIES AND OTHER ASSETS
Sec. 1163.005. VERIFICATION OF ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT REGARDING TAXES AND STATUS AS GUARDIAN
Sec. 1163.006. WAIVER OF ACCOUNT FILING
SUBCHAPTER B. ACTION ON ANNUAL ACCOUNT
Sec. 1163.051. FILING AND CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ACCOUNT
Sec. 1163.052. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ACCOUNT
Sec. 1163.053. ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS IN FULL
Sec. 1163.054. ORDER FOR PRO RATA PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER C. ANNUAL REPORT BY GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON
Sec. 1163.101. ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED
Sec. 1163.1011. USE OF UNSWORN DECLARATION IN LIEU OF SWORN DECLARATION OR AFFIDAVIT FOR FILING ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 1163.102. REPORTING PERIOD
Sec. 1163.103. REPORT IN CASE OF DECEASED WARD
Sec. 1163.104. APPROVAL OF REPORT
Sec. 1163.105. ATTORNEY NOT REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER D. PENALTIES
Sec. 1163.151. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ACCOUNT, EXHIBIT, OR REPORT
CHAPTER 1164.
LIABILITY OF GUARDIAN OR GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
Sec. 1164.001. LIABILITY OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1164.002. IMMUNITY OF GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
SUBTITLE F. EVALUATION, MODIFICATION, OR TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
CHAPTER 1201.
EVALUATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. REVIEW OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1201.001. DETERMINING GUARDIAN'S PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
Sec. 1201.002. ANNUAL EXAMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP; BOND OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1201.003. JUDGE'S LIABILITY
Sec. 1201.004. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER B. ANNUAL DETERMINATION TO CONTINUE, MODIFY, OR TERMINATE GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1201.051. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 1201.052. ANNUAL DETERMINATION; HEARING
Sec. 1201.053. METHOD OF DETERMINATION
Sec. 1201.054. FORM OF DETERMINATION
CHAPTER 1202.
MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. TERMINATION AND SETTLEMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1202.001. TERM OF GUARDIAN OR GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1202.002. TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP IF PARENT IS NO LONGER INCAPACITATED
Sec. 1202.003. TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP OF ESTATE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF ABLE ACCOUNT BY CERTAIN PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER B. APPLICATION FOR COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY OR MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1202.051. APPLICATION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 1202.052. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1202.053. CITATION REQUIRED
Sec. 1202.054. INFORMAL REQUEST FOR ORDER BY WARD; INVESTIGATION AND REPORT
Sec. 1202.055. RESTRICTION ON SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION REGARDING CAPACITY OR MODIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER C. REPRESENTATION OF WARD IN PROCEEDING FOR COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY OR MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1202.101. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 1202.102. COMPENSATION FOR ATTORNEY AD LITEM AND GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Sec. 1202.103. RETENTION AND COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY FOR WARD
SUBCHAPTER D. HEARING, EVIDENCE, AND ORDERS IN PROCEEDING FOR COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY OR MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1202.151. EVIDENCE AND BURDEN OF PROOF AT HEARING
Sec. 1202.152. LETTER OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
Sec. 1202.152. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER'S LETTER OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
Sec. 1202.1521. LETTER OR CERTIFICATE: REQUIREMENTS IF ALLEGED INCAPACITY BASED ON INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 1202.1521. PHYSICIAN'S LETTER OR CERTIFICATE: REQUIREMENT IF ALLEGED INCAPACITY BASED ON INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 1202.153. FINDINGS REQUIRED
Sec. 1202.154. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER
Sec. 1202.155. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER RESTORING WARD'S CAPACITY
Sec. 1202.156. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER MODIFYING GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1202.157. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER DISMISSING APPLICATION
SUBCHAPTER E. RESTORATION OF RIGHTS ON TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1202.201. REMOVAL OF FIREARM DISABILITY ON COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY
CHAPTER 1203.
RESIGNATION, REMOVAL, OR DEATH OF GUARDIAN; APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR
SUBCHAPTER A. RESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1203.001. RESIGNATION APPLICATION
Sec. 1203.002. IMMEDIATE ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION; DISCHARGE AND RELEASE
Sec. 1203.003. DELIVERY OF ESTATE PROPERTY TO SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN FOLLOWING RESIGNATION
Sec. 1203.004. HEARING DATE; CITATION
Sec. 1203.005. HEARING
Sec. 1203.006. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCHARGE
SUBCHAPTER B. REMOVAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1203.051. REMOVAL WITHOUT NOTICE; APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 1203.052. REMOVAL WITH NOTICE
Sec. 1203.053. REMOVAL ORDER
Sec. 1203.0531. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ORDER
Sec. 1203.054. DISCHARGE AND RELEASE FOLLOWING REMOVAL
Sec. 1203.055. DELIVERY OF ESTATE PROPERTY TO SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN FOLLOWING REMOVAL
Sec. 1203.056. REMOVAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF GUARDIAN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 1203.057. REMOVAL OF JOINT GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER C. APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN; REVOCATION OF LETTERS
Sec. 1203.101. REQUIREMENTS FOR REVOCATION OF LETTERS
Sec. 1203.102. APPOINTMENT BECAUSE OF RESIGNATION, REMOVAL, OR DEATH; HEARING TO SET ASIDE IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT
Sec. 1203.103. APPOINTMENT BECAUSE OF EXISTENCE OF PRIOR RIGHT
Sec. 1203.104. APPOINTMENT WHEN GUARDIAN NAMED IN WILL BECOMES AN ADULT
Sec. 1203.105. APPOINTMENT OF FORMERLY ILL OR ABSENT GUARDIAN NAMED IN WILL
Sec. 1203.106. APPOINTMENT WHEN WILL DISCOVERED AFTER GRANT OF LETTERS
Sec. 1203.107. APPOINTMENT ON REMOVAL OF LITIGATION CONFLICT
Sec. 1203.108. APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES AS SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER D. SUCCESSOR GUARDIANS FOR WARDS OF GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAMS OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
Sec. 1203.151. NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN
Sec. 1203.152. DETERMINATION OF PROPOSED SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN'S QUALIFICATION TO SERVE
Sec. 1203.153. APPLICATION TO APPOINT SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER E. PROCEDURES AFTER RESIGNATION, REMOVAL, OR DEATH OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1203.201. PAYMENT TO WARD WHILE OFFICE OF GUARDIAN IS VACANT
Sec. 1203.202. RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN
Sec. 1203.203. SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN TO RETURN INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
CHAPTER 1204.
FINAL SETTLEMENT, ACCOUNTING, AND DISCHARGE
SUBCHAPTER A. TIME FOR SETTLEMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1204.001. SETTLEMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1204.002. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM TO REPRESENT WARD IN FINAL SETTLEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
SUBCHAPTER B. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES AND DEBTS
Sec. 1204.051. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER DEBTS; ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT ON COMPLAINT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 1204.052. TAXES AND EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION; SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY
Sec. 1204.053. INHERITANCE TAXES; LIMITATION ON CLOSING ESTATE
SUBCHAPTER C. ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
Sec. 1204.101. VERIFIED ACCOUNT REQUIRED
Sec. 1204.102. CONTENTS OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 1204.103. CERTAIN DEBTS EXCLUDED FROM SETTLEMENT COMPUTATION
Sec. 1204.104. GUARDIAN TO ACCOUNT FOR WARD'S LABOR OR SERVICES
Sec. 1204.105. CITATION AND NOTICE ON PRESENTATION OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 1204.106. EXAMINATION OF AND HEARING ON ACCOUNT
Sec. 1204.107. ASSETS BECOMING DUE PENDING FINAL SETTLEMENT; RECEIPT AND DISCHARGE
Sec. 1204.108. DELIVERY OF WARD'S PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON ON SETTLEMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1204.109. DELIVERY OF REMAINING ESTATE PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER D. CLOSING OF GUARDIANSHIP AND DISCHARGE OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1204.151. DISCHARGE OF GUARDIAN WHEN NO ESTATE PROPERTY REMAINS
Sec. 1204.152. DISCHARGE OF GUARDIAN WHEN ESTATE FULLY ADMINISTERED
SUBCHAPTER E. FAILURE OF GUARDIAN TO ACT
Sec. 1204.201. FAILURE TO PRESENT FINAL ACCOUNT OR REPORT
Sec. 1204.202. LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO DELIVER ESTATE PROPERTY
SUBTITLE G. SPECIAL TYPES OF GUARDIANSHIPS
CHAPTER 1251.
TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPS
SUBCHAPTER A. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN GENERALLY
Sec. 1251.001. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN
Sec. 1251.002. NO PRESUMPTION OF INCAPACITY
Sec. 1251.003. APPLICATION
Sec. 1251.004. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 1251.005. CITATION AND NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1251.006. SCHEDULING OF HEARING
Sec. 1251.007. MOTION FOR DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1251.008. RIGHTS OF PROPOSED WARD AT HEARING
Sec. 1251.009. APPEARANCE BY PROPOSED TEMPORARY GUARDIAN IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 1251.010. ORDER APPOINTING TEMPORARY GUARDIAN
Sec. 1251.011. CERTAIN AGENCY AS TEMPORARY GUARDIAN
Sec. 1251.012. TEMPORARY GUARDIAN'S BOND
Sec. 1251.013. COURT COSTS
SUBCHAPTER B. TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP PENDING CHALLENGE OR CONTEST OF CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIP APPLICATIONS
Sec. 1251.051. AUTHORITY TO APPOINT TEMPORARY GUARDIAN OR GRANT RESTRAINING ORDER
Sec. 1251.052. QUALIFICATION AND DURATION OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPS
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF TEMPORARY GUARDIANS
Sec. 1251.101. AUTHORITY OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN
Sec. 1251.102. APPLICABILITY OF GUARDIANSHIP PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. EXPIRATION AND CLOSING OF TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1251.151. DURATION OF TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1251.152. ACCOUNTING
Sec. 1251.153. DELIVERY OF ESTATE, FILING OF FINAL REPORT, AND DISCHARGE OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN
CHAPTER 1252.
GUARDIANSHIPS FOR NONRESIDENT WARDS
SUBCHAPTER A. RESIDENT GUARDIAN OF NONRESIDENT WARD'S ESTATE
Sec. 1252.001. GRANTING OF GUARDIANSHIP OF ESTATE FOR NONRESIDENT
Sec. 1252.002. COURT ACTIONS AND ORDERS CONCERNING ESTATE
Sec. 1252.003. CLOSING RESIDENT GUARDIANSHIP
SUBCHAPTER B. NONRESIDENT GUARDIAN OF NONRESIDENT WARD'S ESTATE
Sec. 1252.051. APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF NONRESIDENT GUARDIAN
Sec. 1252.052. APPOINTMENT; ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1252.053. INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT; ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE
Sec. 1252.054. DELIVERY OF ESTATE TO CERTAIN GUARDIANS
Sec. 1252.055. REMOVAL OF WARD'S PROPERTY FROM STATE BY NONRESIDENT GUARDIAN
CHAPTER 1253.
INTERSTATE GUARDIANSHIPS
SUBCHAPTER A. TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP TO FOREIGN JURISDICTION
Sec. 1253.001. APPLICATION TO TRANSFER GUARDIANSHIP TO FOREIGN JURISDICTION
Sec. 1253.002. NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1253.003. DETERMINATION REGARDING TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP
SUBCHAPTER B. RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1253.051. APPLICATION FOR RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1253.0515. CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING OF GUARDIAN
Sec. 1253.052. NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sec. 1253.053. DETERMINATION REGARDING RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1253.055. GUARDIANSHIP TRANSFER PROCEEDINGS FILED IN TWO OR MORE COURTS
Sec. 1253.056. CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER C. GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS FILED IN THIS STATE AND IN FOREIGN JURISDICTION
Sec. 1253.101. DELAY OF CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 1253.102. DETERMINATION OF VENUE; ACTION FOLLOWING DETERMINATION
Sec. 1253.103. NECESSARY ORDERS
SUBCHAPTER D. DETERMINATION OF MOST APPROPRIATE FORUM FOR CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 1253.151. DETERMINATION OF ACQUISITION OF JURISDICTION IN THIS STATE DUE TO UNJUSTIFIABLE CONDUCT
Sec. 1253.152. ASSESSMENT OF EXPENSES AGAINST PARTY
SUBTITLE H. COURT-AUTHORIZED TRUSTS AND ACCOUNTS
CHAPTER 1301.
MANAGEMENT TRUSTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1301.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 1301.002. APPLICABILITY OF TEXAS TRUST CODE
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF MANAGEMENT TRUSTS
Sec. 1301.051. ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR CREATION OF TRUST
Sec. 1301.0511. NOTICE REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION FOR CREATION OF TRUST; CITATION OF APPLICANT NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 1301.052. VENUE FOR PROCEEDING INVOLVING TRUST FOR AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
Sec. 1301.053. CREATION OF TRUST
Sec. 1301.054. CREATION OF TRUST FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON WITHOUT GUARDIAN
Sec. 1301.055. AUTHORITY OF COURT TO APPOINT GUARDIAN INSTEAD OF CREATING TRUST
Sec. 1301.056. CONTENTS OF ORDER CREATING TRUST
Sec. 1301.057. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE
Sec. 1301.058. BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUSTEES
SUBCHAPTER C. TERMS OF MANAGEMENT TRUST
Sec. 1301.101. REQUIRED TERMS
Sec. 1301.102. OPTIONAL TERMS
Sec. 1301.103. ENFORCEABILITY OF CERTAIN TERMS
SUBCHAPTER D. ADMINISTRATION OF MANAGEMENT TRUSTS
Sec. 1301.151. JURISDICTION OVER TRUST MATTERS
Sec. 1301.152. COURT'S AUTHORITY TO DISCHARGE GUARDIAN OF ESTATE
Sec. 1301.153. INVESTMENT IN TEXAS TOMORROW FUND
Sec. 1301.1535. INITIAL ACCOUNTING BY CERTAIN TRUSTEES REQUIRED
Sec. 1301.154. ANNUAL ACCOUNTING
Sec. 1301.155. APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
Sec. 1301.156. LIABILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS FOR CONDUCT OF TRUSTEE
SUBCHAPTER E. MODIFICATION, REVOCATION, OR TERMINATION OF MANAGEMENT TRUSTS
Sec. 1301.201. MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION OF TRUST
Sec. 1301.202. TRANSFER TO POOLED TRUST SUBACCOUNT
Sec. 1301.203. TERMINATION OF TRUST
Sec. 1301.204. DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST PROPERTY
CHAPTER 1302.
POOLED TRUST SUBACCOUNTS
Sec. 1302.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1302.002. APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH SUBACCOUNT
Sec. 1302.003. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 1302.004. ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBACCOUNT
Sec. 1302.005. TERMS OF SUBACCOUNT
Sec. 1302.006. FEES AND REPORTING
Sec. 1302.007. JURISDICTION EXCLUSIVE
SUBTITLE I. OTHER SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AND SUBSTITUTES FOR GUARDIANSHIP
CHAPTER 1351.
SALE OF PROPERTY OF CERTAIN INCAPACITATED PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER A. SALE OF MINOR'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1351.001. AUTHORITY TO SELL MINOR'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1351.002. APPLICATION; VENUE
Sec. 1351.003. HEARING; REQUIREMENTS FOR SALE
Sec. 1351.004. PAYMENT OF SALE PROCEEDS INTO COURT REGISTRY
Sec. 1351.005. WITHDRAWAL OF SALE PROCEEDS FROM REGISTRY NOT PROHIBITED
Sec. 1351.006. DISAFFIRMATION OF SALE PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER B. SALE OF WARD'S PROPERTY WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1351.051. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 1351.052. AUTHORITY TO SELL WARD'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY WITHOUT APPOINTMENT AS GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE IN THIS STATE
Sec. 1351.053. APPLICATION; VENUE
Sec. 1351.054. HEARING
Sec. 1351.055. PAYMENT OF SALE PROCEEDS INTO COURT REGISTRY
Sec. 1351.056. WITHDRAWAL OF SALE PROCEEDS FROM REGISTRY NOT PROHIBITED
Sec. 1351.057. DISAFFIRMATION OF SALE PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 1352.
MORTGAGE OF MINOR'S INTEREST IN RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1352.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. MORTGAGE OF MINOR'S INTEREST WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1352.051. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 1352.052. AUTHORITY TO MORTGAGE MINOR'S INTEREST WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP
Sec. 1352.053. APPLICATION; VENUE
Sec. 1352.054. HEARING; REQUIREMENTS TO MORTGAGE MINOR'S INTEREST
Sec. 1352.055. SURETY BOND; DISCHARGE OF SURETIES
Sec. 1352.056. USE OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 1352.057. ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 1352.058. SWORN REPORT OF EXPENDITURES
Sec. 1352.059. DISAFFIRMATION OF HOME EQUITY LOAN PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER C. MORTGAGE OF MINOR WARD'S INTEREST WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1352.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 1352.102. AUTHORITY TO MORTGAGE MINOR WARD'S INTEREST WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1352.103. APPLICATION; VENUE
Sec. 1352.104. HEARING; REQUIREMENTS TO MORTGAGE MINOR WARD'S INTEREST
Sec. 1352.105. SURETY BOND; DISCHARGE OF SURETIES
Sec. 1352.106. USE OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 1352.107. ANNUAL ACCOUNTING
Sec. 1352.108. DISAFFIRMATION OF HOME EQUITY LOAN PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 1353.
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF INCAPACITATED SPOUSE'S PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER A. APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR OR GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1353.001. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 1353.002. SPOUSE AS COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 1353.003. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE TO ADMINISTER SEPARATE PROPERTY
Sec. 1353.004. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 1353.005. ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY NON-INCAPACITATED SPOUSE
Sec. 1353.006. EFFECT OF COURT ORDER ON CREDITORS' CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER B. DUTIES OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATORS AND GUARDIANS OF THE ESTATE
Sec. 1353.051. INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT BY COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 1353.052. ACCOUNT BY COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 1353.053. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN LAWSUITS TO THE COURT BY COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 1353.054. DELIVERY OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY BY GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE TO COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBCHAPTER C. REMOVAL OR TERMINATION OF POWERS OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 1353.101. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 1353.102. PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 1353.103. TERMINATION OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR'S POWERS ON RECOVERY OF CAPACITY
SUBCHAPTER D. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM
Sec. 1353.151. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR INCAPACITATED SPOUSE
CHAPTER 1354.
RECEIVERSHIP FOR ESTATES OF CERTAIN INCAPACITATED PERSONS
Sec. 1354.001. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
Sec. 1354.002. BOND
Sec. 1354.003. POWERS AND DUTIES OF RECEIVER
Sec. 1354.004. EXPENDITURES BY RECEIVER
Sec. 1354.005. USE OF EXCESS ESTATE ASSETS
Sec. 1354.006. RECEIVER'S EXPENSES, ACCOUNT, AND COMPENSATION
Sec. 1354.007. CLOSING RECEIVERSHIP; NOTICE
Sec. 1354.008. DISCHARGE OF RECEIVER
Sec. 1354.009. RECORD
CHAPTER 1355.
PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO CERTAIN INCAPACITATED
Sec. 1355.001. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO RESIDENT CREDITOR
Sec. 1355.002. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO NONRESIDENT CREDITOR
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATION OF MONEY
Sec. 1355.051. INVESTMENT OF MONEY BY CLERK
Sec. 1355.052. ANNUAL REPORT
SUBCHAPTER C. WITHDRAWAL OF MONEY
Sec. 1355.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 1355.102. CUSTODIAN OF RESIDENT CREDITOR
Sec. 1355.103. WITHDRAWAL OF MONEY BY CUSTODIAN; BOND
Sec. 1355.104. CUSTODIAN'S REPORT
Sec. 1355.105. WITHDRAWAL OF MONEY BY CREDITOR OR CREDITOR'S HEIR, REPRESENTATIVE, OR GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER D. USE OF MONEY BY ELEEMOSYNARY INSTITUTION
Sec. 1355.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 1355.152. PAYMENT OF MONEY TO INSTITUTION
Sec. 1355.153. DEPOSIT OF MONEY IN TRUST
Sec. 1355.154. DEATH OF RESIDENT OR DEPLETION OF MONEY
CHAPTER 1356.
COURT APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, ADVERTISEMENT, AND SPORTS CONTRACTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1356.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1356.002. DURATION OF CONTRACT OF A MINOR
SUBCHAPTER B. COURT ACTION REGARDING CERTAIN CONTRACTS
Sec. 1356.051. APPROVAL OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS OF A MINOR
Sec. 1356.052. NOTICE REQUIRED
Sec. 1356.053. NECESSARY PARTIES TO PROCEEDING
Sec. 1356.054. SET-ASIDE AND PRESERVATION OF PORTION OF NET EARNINGS
Sec. 1356.055. VALID CONTRACT NOT VOIDABLE
Sec. 1356.056. GUARDIAN AD LITEM
CHAPTER 1357.
SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1357.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 1357.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 1357.003. PURPOSE
Sec. 1357.003. PURPOSE
SUBCHAPTER B. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1357.051. SCOPE OF SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT
Sec. 1357.052. AUTHORITY OF SUPPORTER; NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP
Sec. 1357.0525. DESIGNATION OF ALTERNATE SUPPORTER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 1357.053. TERM OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 1357.054. ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION
Sec. 1357.055. AUTHORIZING AND WITNESSING OF SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT
Sec. 1357.056. FORM OF SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. DUTY OF CERTAIN PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO AGREEMENT
Sec. 1357.101. RELIANCE ON AGREEMENT; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Sec. 1357.102. REPORTING OF SUSPECTED ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION
TITLE 4. DIGITAL ASSETS
CHAPTER 2001.
TEXAS REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 2001.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 2001.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 2001.003. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 2001.004. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2001.005. RELATION TO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL COMMERCE ACT
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS
Sec. 2001.051. USER DIRECTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF DIGITAL ASSETS
Sec. 2001.052. TERMS-OF-SERVICE AGREEMENT
Sec. 2001.053. PROCEDURE FOR DISCLOSING DIGITAL ASSETS
SUBCHAPTER C. PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSURE OF DIGITAL ASSETS OF DECEASED USER
Sec. 2001.101. DISCLOSURE OF CONTENT OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS OF DECEASED USER
Sec. 2001.102. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER DIGITAL ASSETS OF DECEASED USER
SUBCHAPTER D. PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSURE OF DIGITAL ASSETS OF PRINCIPAL
Sec. 2001.131. DISCLOSURE OF CONTENT OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS OF PRINCIPAL
Sec. 2001.132. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER DIGITAL ASSETS OF PRINCIPAL
SUBCHAPTER E. DISCLOSURE OF DIGITAL ASSETS HELD IN TRUST
Sec. 2001.151. DISCLOSURE OF DIGITAL ASSETS HELD IN TRUST WHEN TRUSTEE IS ORIGINAL USER
Sec. 2001.152. DISCLOSURE OF CONTENT OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS HELD IN TRUST WHEN TRUSTEE IS NOT ORIGINAL USER
Sec. 2001.153. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER DIGITAL ASSETS HELD IN TRUST WHEN TRUSTEE IS NOT ORIGINAL USER
SUBCHAPTER F. DISCLOSURE OF DIGITAL ASSETS TO GUARDIAN
Sec. 2001.171. DISCLOSURE OF DIGITAL ASSETS TO GUARDIAN
SUBCHAPTER G. DUTY AND AUTHORITY OF FIDUCIARY AND OTHERS REGARDING DIGITAL ASSETS
Sec. 2001.201. FIDUCIARY DUTY AND AUTHORITY
Sec. 2001.202. AUTHORITY TO TERMINATE ACCOUNT
SUBCHAPTER H. CUSTODIAN COMPLIANCE AND IMMUNITY REGARDING DIGITAL ASSETS
Sec. 2001.231. CUSTODIAN COMPLIANCE AND IMMUNITY
Sec. 2001.232. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
TITLE 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
SUBTITLE X. TEXAS PROBATE CODE: SCOPE, JURISDICTION, AND COURTS
CHAPTER I.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES
SUBTITLE Y. TEXAS PROBATE CODE: SCOPE, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE
PART 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBPART A. PROCEEDINGS IN REM
PART 2.
GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
SUBPART C. DUTIES AND RECORDS OF CLERK
SUBTITLE Z. TEXAS PROBATE CODE; ADDITIONAL GUARDIANSHIP PROVISIONS
PART 2.
GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS AND MATTERS
SUBPART H. COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND COURT COSTS
Sec. 665B. COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY REPRESENTING APPLICANT
Sec. 665B. PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES TO CERTAIN ATTORNEYS
SUBTITLE Z. TEXAS PROBATE CODE: ADDITIONAL GUARDIANSHIP PROVISIONS
PART 2.
GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
SUBPART H. COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND COURT COSTS