Tex. Est. Code § 353.104 · Subchapter C. FAMILY ALLOWANCE

PREFERENCE OF FAMILY ALLOWANCE.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

The family allowance made for the support of the decedent's surviving spouse, minor children, and adult incapacitated children shall be paid in preference to all other debts of or charges against the estate, other than Class 1 claims.

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. 810 (H.B. 2492), Sec. 2.09, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.353.htm
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