Sec. 205.005. AFFIDAVIT AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORD. (a) If the judge approves an affidavit under Section 205.003, the affidavit shall be maintained as a local government record under Subtitle C, Title 6, Local Government Code.
(b) If the county does not maintain local government records in a manner authorized under Subtitle C, Title 6, Local Government Code, the county clerk shall provide and keep in the clerk's office an appropriate book labeled "Small Estates" in which the clerk shall, on payment of the legal recording fee, record each affidavit filed under this chapter. The small estates book must contain an accurate index that shows the decedent's name and references to any land involved.
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 205 - Small Estate Affidavit
Section 205.001. Entitlement to Estate Without Appointment of Personal Representative
Section 205.002. Affidavit Requirements
Section 205.003. Examination and Approval of Affidavit
Section 205.004. Copy of Affidavit to Certain Persons
Section 205.005. Affidavit as Local Government Record
Section 205.006. Title to Homestead Transferred Under Affidavit
Section 205.007. Liability of Certain Persons