Sec. 71.005. ACT OF OWNERSHIP. For the purposes of this chapter, an individual exercises a lawful act of ownership in property by, personally or through an agent, paying taxes to this state on the property.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3585, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
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