Tex. Prop. Code Section 26.008
Exercise of Ownership for First Year Following Death of Individual

(a)

Except as provided by Subsection (b), for the first year following the death of the individual a property right may be exercised, if authorized by law or an appointing court, by the following persons who may be appointed by a court for the benefit of the estate of the deceased individual:

(1)

an independent executor;

(2)

an executor;

(3)

an independent administrator;

(4)

a temporary or permanent administrator; or

(5)

a temporary or permanent guardian.

(b)

For the first year following the death of the individual, an owner of a property right may exercise that right only if the owner registers a valid claim as provided by Section 26.006 (Registration of Claim).
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 152, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: Section 26.008 — Exercise of Ownership for First Year Following Death of Individual, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.­26.­htm#26.­008 (accessed May 4, 2024).

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