Texas Statutes
Chapter 5 - State Administration
Section 5.061. Explanation of Information Related to Heir Property

Sec. 5.061. EXPLANATION OF INFORMATION RELATED TO HEIR PROPERTY. The comptroller shall prepare and electronically publish a pamphlet that provides information to assist heir property owners in applying for a residence homestead exemption authorized by Chapter 11. The pamphlet must include:
(1) a list of the residence homestead exemptions authorized by Chapter 11;
(2) a description of the process for applying for an exemption as prescribed by Section 11.43;
(3) a description of the documents an owner is required by Section 11.43(o) to submit with an application to demonstrate the owner's ownership of an interest in heir property;
(4) contact information for the division of the State Bar of Texas from which a person may obtain a listing of individuals and organizations available to provide free or reduced-fee legal assistance; and
(5) a general description of the process by which an owner may record the owner's interest in heir property in the real property records of the county in which the property is located.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (S.B. 1943), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.