Sec. 1351.003. HEARING; REQUIREMENTS FOR SALE. (a) On receipt of an application under this subchapter, the court shall set the application for hearing on a date not earlier than five days from the date the application was filed.
(b) The court may cause citation to be issued if the court considers citation necessary.
(c) At the time of the hearing, the court shall order the sale of the property if the court is satisfied from the evidence that the sale is in the minor's best interests. The court may require an independent appraisal of the property to be sold to establish the minimum sale price.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle I - Other Special Proceedings and Substitutes for Guardianship
Chapter 1351 - Sale of Property of Certain Incapacitated Persons
Subchapter A. Sale of Minor's Interest in Property Without Guardianship
Section 1351.001. Authority to Sell Minor's Interest in Property Without Guardianship
Section 1351.002. Application; Venue
Section 1351.003. Hearing; Requirements for Sale
Section 1351.004. Payment of Sale Proceeds Into Court Registry
Section 1351.005. Withdrawal of Sale Proceeds From Registry Not Prohibited