Texas § ES.204.153 - EFFECT OF INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING

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§ ES.204.153. EFFECT OF INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING

EFFECT OF INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING. If the results of genetic testing ordered under Subchapter B do not identify or exclude a tested individual as the ancestor of the individual described by Section 204.151 : (1) the court may not dismiss the proceeding to declare heirship; and (2) the results of the genetic testing and other relevant evidence are admissible in the proceeding. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014. SUBCHAPTER E. ADDITIONAL ORDERS FOLLOWING RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING

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