Texas Statutes
Chapter 26 - Use of a Deceased Individual's Name, Voice, Signature, Photograph, or Likeness
Section 26.009. Exercise of Ownership After First Year Following Death of Individual

Sec. 26.009. EXERCISE OF OWNERSHIP AFTER FIRST YEAR FOLLOWING DEATH OF INDIVIDUAL. After the first year following the death of the individual, an owner of a property right may exercise that right whether or not the owner has registered a claim as provided by Section 26.006.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 152, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.