Sec. 255.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter applies unless the testator's will provides otherwise. For example, a devise in the testator's will stating "to my surviving children" or "to such of my children as shall survive me" prevents the application of Sections 255.153 and 255.154.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 844 (H.B. 2271), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Chapter 255 - Construction and Interpretation of Wills
Subchapter D. Failure of Devise; Disposition of Property to Devisee Who Predeceases Testator
Section 255.151. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 255.152. Failure of Devise; Effect on Residuary Estate
Section 255.153. Disposition of Property to Certain Devisees Who Predecease Testator