Tex. Est. Code Section 204.201
Order for Change of Name


On the request of an individual determined by the results of genetic testing to be the heir of a decedent and for good cause shown, the court may:

(1)

order the name of the individual to be changed; and

(2)

if the court orders a name change under Subdivision (1), order the bureau of vital statistics to issue an amended birth record for the individual.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 204.201 — Order for Change of Name, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.­204.­htm#204.­201 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 204.201’s source at texas​.gov