Tex. Est. Code § 251.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 251.001 - Who May Execute Will

Under the rules and limitations prescribed by law, a person of sound mind has the right and power to make a will if, at the time the will is made, the person:

(1) is 18 years of age or older;

(2) is or has been married; or

(3) is a member of the armed forces of the United States, an auxiliary of the armed forces of the United States, or the United States Maritime Service.

Tex. Estates § 251.001

Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 844,Sec. 13, eff. 9/1/2017.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2014.