Sec. 204.051. ORDER FOR GENETIC TESTING. (a) In a proceeding to declare heirship under Chapter 202, the court may, on the court's own motion, and shall, on the request of a party to the proceeding, order one or more specified individuals to submit to genetic testing as provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 160, Family Code. If two or more individuals are ordered to be tested, the court may order that the testing of those individuals be done concurrently or sequentially.
(b) The court may enforce an order under this section by contempt.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle E - Intestate Succession
Chapter 204 - Genetic Testing in Proceedings to Declare Heirship
Subchapter B. Court Orders for Genetic Testing in Proceedings to Declare Heirship
Section 204.051. Order for Genetic Testing
Section 204.052. Advancement of Costs
Section 204.053. Order and Advancement of Costs for Subsequent Genetic Testing
Section 204.054. Submission of Genetic Material by Other Relative Under Certain Circumstances