Tex. Est. Code Section 204.051
Order for Genetic Testing

(a)

In a proceeding to declare heirship under Chapter 202 (Determination of Heirship), the court may, on the court’s own motion, and shall, on the request of a party to the proceeding, order one or more specified individuals to submit to genetic testing as provided by Subchapter F, Chapter 160 (Uniform Parentage Act), Family Code. If two or more individuals are ordered to be tested, the court may order that the testing of those individuals be done concurrently or sequentially.

(b)

The court may enforce an order under this section by contempt.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 204.051 — Order for Genetic Testing, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.­204.­htm#204.­051 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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