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2025 Texas Statutes
Estates Code
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle E - Intestate Succession
Chapter 204 - Genetic Testing in Proceedings to Declare Heirship
Subchapter B. Court Orders for Genetic Testing in Proceedings to Declare Heirship
Section 204.055. Genetic Testing of Deceased Individual
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TX Est Code § 204.055 (2025)
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Sec. 204.055. GENETIC TESTING OF DECEASED INDIVIDUAL. On good cause shown, the court may order:
(1) genetic testing of a deceased individual under this subchapter; and
(2) if necessary, removal of the remains of the deceased individual as provided by Section 711.004, Health and Safety Code, for that testing.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
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