Sec. 71.012. QUALIFICATION OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. If the executor or administrator of the estate of a nonresident individual is the plaintiff in an action under this subchapter, the foreign personal representative of the estate who has complied with the requirements of Chapter 503, Estates Code, for the probate of a foreign will is not required to apply for ancillary letters testamentary under Section 501.006, Estates Code, to bring and prosecute the action.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 382, Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 22.005, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 846 (H.B. 2780), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Chapter 71 - Wrongful Death; Survival; Injuries Occurring Out of State
Section 71.002. Cause of Action
Section 71.003. Application; Certain Conduct Excepted
Section 71.004. Benefitting From and Bringing Action
Section 71.005. Evidence Relating to Marital Status
Section 71.0055. Evidence of Pregnancy
Section 71.006. Effect of Felonious Act
Section 71.007. Ineffective Agreement
Section 71.008. Death of Defendant
Section 71.009. Exemplary Damages
Section 71.010. Award and Apportionment of Damages
Section 71.011. Damages Not Subject to Debts
Section 71.012. Qualification of Foreign Personal Representative