Texas § ES.152.102 - HEARING
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § ES.152.102 — HEARING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ ES.152.102. HEARING
HEARING; ISSUANCE OF ORDER. (a) If the court finds that there is good cause to believe that the decedent's surviving spouse is the principal or an accomplice in a wilful act that resulted in the decedent's death, the court may, after notice and a hearing, limit the surviving spouse's right to control the decedent's burial or cremation. (b) Subsection (a) applies: (1) without regard to whether the decedent died intestate or testate; (2) regardless of whether the surviving spouse is designated by the decedent's will as the executor of the decedent's estate; and (3) subject to the prohibition described by Section 711.002 (l), Health and Safety Code. (c) If the court limits the surviving spouse's right of control as provided by Subsection (a), the court shall designate and authorize a person to make burial or cremation arrangements. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093 ), Sec. 6.011, eff. January 1, 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § ES.152.102
What does The Texas Constitution § ES.152.102 cover?
Section ES.152.102 ("HEARING") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § ES.152.102?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § ES.152.102" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § ES.152.102 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.