Tex. Est. Code Section 204.053
Order and Advancement of Costs for Subsequent Genetic Testing

(a)

Subject to Subsection (b), the court shall order genetic testing subsequent to the testing conducted under Section 204.051 (Order for Genetic Testing) if:

(1)

a party to the proceeding to declare heirship contests the results of the genetic testing ordered under Section 204.051 (Order for Genetic Testing); and

(2)

the party contesting the results requests that additional testing be conducted.

(b)

If the results of the genetic testing ordered under Section 204.051 (Order for Genetic Testing) identify a tested individual as an heir of the decedent, the court may order additional genetic testing in accordance with Subsection (a) only if the party contesting those results pays for the additional testing in advance.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 204.053 — Order and Advancement of Costs for Subsequent Genetic Testing, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.­204.­htm#204.­053 (accessed May 4, 2024).

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