Texas Estates Code

§ 204.055 — GENETIC TESTING OF DECEASED INDIVIDUAL

ES § 204.055Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY · Part E. INTESTATE SUCCESSION · Ch. 204. GENETIC TESTING IN PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP · Art. B. COURT ORDERS FOR GENETIC TESTING IN PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP

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On good cause shown, the court may order:

(1)genetic testing of a deceased individual under this subchapter; and

(2)if necessary, removal of the remains of the deceased individual as provided by Section 711.004, Health and Safety Code, for that testing.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.