Texas Estates Code

§ 255.001 — DEFINITIONS

ES § 255.001Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY · Part F. WILLS · Ch. 255. CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION OF WILLS · Art. A. CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY EXCLUDED FROM DEVISE OR LEGACY

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In this subchapter:

(1)"Contents" means tangible personal property, other than titled personal property, found inside of or on a specifically devised item. The term includes clothing, pictures, furniture, coin collections, and other items of tangible personal property that:

(A)do not require a formal transfer of title; and

(B)are located in another item of tangible personal property such as a cedar chest or other furniture.

(2)"Titled personal property" includes all tangible personal property represented by a certificate of title, certificate of ownership, written label, marking, or designation that signifies ownership by a person. The term includes a motor vehicle, motor home, motorboat, or other similar property that requires a formal transfer of title.

Legislative history

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