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

Tex. Estates Code § 452.003: ORDER OF APPOINTMENT; REQUIREMENTS.

Where this section sits in the code

ESTATES CODE
TITLE 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
SUBTITLE J. ADDITIONAL MATTERS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN ESTATES
CHAPTER 452. TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
SUBCHAPTER A. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR GENERALLY

The order appointing a temporary administrator must:

(1) designate the appointee as "temporary administrator" of the decedent's estate;

(2) specify the period of the appointment, which may not exceed 180 days unless the appointment is made permanent under Section 452.008;

(3) define the powers given to the appointee; and

(4) set the amount of bond to be given by the appointee.

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

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