SB 1839
AN ACT relating to the delivery of a will in probate proceedings
Senate Bill
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to Senate committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
relating to the delivery of a will in probate proceedings
Bill Text
relating to the delivery of a will in probate proceedings BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 33.105, Estates Code, is amended by adding Subsections (h) and (i) to read as follows: (h) The clerk of the transferring court shall deliver the original will, or the paper copy of the will offered under Section 256.156 to prove a will that cannot be produced in court, as applicable, to the clerk of the transferee court by: (1) registered or certified mail, return receipt (2) common or contract carrier, with proof of delivery (3) designated delivery service, as defined by 26 U.S.C. Section 7502(f)(2), with proof of delivery receipt. (i) The party requesting the transfer shall pay the cost of SECTION 2. Sections 33.105(h) and (i), Estates Code, as added by this Act, apply to a proceeding that is pending or commenced on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the delivery of a will in probate proceedings
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