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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 2731  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Gray

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

SENATE SPONSOR: Bernsen

House Bill 2731 amends the Texas Probate Code to require the judge of a probate court handling heirship proceedings to appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the interests of unknown heirs. The bill also prohibits a parent, managing conservator, guardian, attorney ad litem, or guardian ad litem of a minor from waiving citation for determining heirship required to be served on the minor.