Tex. Est. Code § 453.006 · Chapter 453. ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
ACCOUNT OF DEBTS AND DISPOSITION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The surviving spouse shall keep a fair and full account and statement of:
(1) all debts and expenses paid by the surviving spouse; and
(2) the disposition made of the community property.
(b) The surviving spouse or personal representative shall keep a separate, distinct account of all debts allowed or paid in the administration and settlement of an estate described by Section 101.052.
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 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 205 (S.B. 1373), Sec. 40, eff. September 1, 2023.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.453.htm
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