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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 D. Use of Results of Genetic Testing in Certain Proceedings to Declare Heirship
Section 204.152. Presumption; Rebuttal
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TX Est Code § 204.152 (2025)
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Sec. 204.152. PRESUMPTION; REBUTTAL. The presumption under Section 160.505, Family Code, that applies in establishing a parent-child relationship also applies in determining heirship in the probate court using the results of genetic testing ordered with respect to an individual described by Section 204.151, and the presumption may be rebutted in the same manner provided by Section 160.505, Family Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1136 (H.B. 2912), Sec. 19, eff. January 1, 2014.
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