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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Estates Code § 353.104: PREFERENCE OF FAMILY ALLOWANCE.

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  1. ESTATES CODE
  2. TITLE 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
  3. SUBTITLE H. CONTINUATION OF ADMINISTRATION
  4. CHAPTER 353. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND FAMILY ALLOWANCE
  5. SUBCHAPTER C. FAMILY ALLOWANCE

The family allowance made for the support of the decedent's surviving spouse, minor children, and adult incapacitated children shall be paid in preference to all other debts of or charges against the estate, other than Class 1 claims.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.

Amended by:

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 810 (H.B. 2492), Sec. 2.09, eff. January 1, 2014.

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