Sec. 71.001. ESCHEAT. (a) If an individual dies intestate and without heirs, the real and personal property of that individual is subject to escheat.
(b) "Escheat" means the vesting of title to property in the state in an escheat proceeding under Subchapter B.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3585, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 230, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 71 - Escheat of Property
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 71.002. Presumption of Death
Section 71.003. Presumption of Intestacy
Section 71.004. Presumption of Death Without Heirs
Section 71.005. Act of Ownership
Section 71.006. Review of Probate Decree
Section 71.007. Identification of Real Property Subject to Escheat