Tex. Est. Code § 251.102 · Subchapter C. SELF-PROVED WILLS
PROBATE AND TREATMENT OF SELF-PROVED WILL.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A self-proved will may be admitted to probate without the testimony of any subscribing witnesses if:
(1) the testator and witnesses execute a self-proving affidavit; or
(2) the will is simultaneously executed, attested, and made self-proved as provided by Section 251.1045.
(b) A self-proved will may not otherwise be treated differently than a will that is not self-proved.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2.23, eff. January 1, 2014.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.251.htm
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