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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 126.002 — APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER

CP § 126.002Title 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · Ch. 126. LOCAL RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS · Art. A. RECEIVERSHIP FOR LOCAL RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION

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(a)The judge of a district court or another court of jurisdiction shall on application appoint a receiver for any religious congregation that:
(1)formerly maintained regular forms of work and worship in a given community at regular intervals; and
(2)has ceased to function as a religious congregation in those or similar capacities for at least one year.
(b)The judge shall hear and determine the application in term or in vacation.
(c)Before appointing a receiver, the judge shall apply to the secretary of state for a certified copy of the record of trustees required by this chapter.

Legislative history

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 937, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 126.002 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.