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TX SB1839
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 33.105 of the Texas Estates Code to require that when probate proceedings are transferred to another county, the original will (or paper copy of a will that cannot be produced) must be sent by qualified delivery method, separate from other documents transmitted electronically
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Requires the transferring court clerk to continue sending transfer certificates, final orders, transfer orders, original papers, previous transfer documents, and cost bills through the electronic filing system
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Places the cost of delivering the original will by qualified delivery method on the applicant who requested the transfer of the probate proceeding
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Applies to probate proceedings that are pending or commenced on or after September 1, 2025
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Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 16, 2025, and the House 136-0 on May 24, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the delivery of records, including a will, in probate proceedings transferred to other courts.
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Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025