{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-estates-code-257.151","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Estates Code § 257.151","heading":"APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION AFTER WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE.","body":"A court order admitting a will to probate as a muniment of title under this chapter does not preclude the subsequent appointment of a personal representative and opening of an administration for the testator's estate if:\n(1) an application under Chapter 301 is filed not later than the fourth anniversary of the testator's death; or\n(2) the administration of the testator's estate is necessary for a reason provided by Section 301.002(b).\nAdded by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1141 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2019.","path":["ESTATES CODE","TITLE 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY","SUBTITLE F. WILLS","CHAPTER 257. PROBATE OF WILL AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE","SUBCHAPTER D. SUBSEQUENT ESTATE ADMINISTRATION"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.257.htm#257.151","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:08Z","sha256":"fb74058e3cc1ab37ca35e4378e8651329f2bb5836002619d2506aa67b22bf7c6","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-estates-code-257.103","next":"us-tx/tex.-estates-code-257.152"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}