Tex. Est. Code Section 55.053
Service of Process

(a)

For a will contest, the party contesting the will shall serve an institution or organization that is a necessary party to the contest under Section 55.052 (Necessary Party) in the manner provided by this title for service on other parties.

(b)

For a will construction suit, the party bringing the suit shall serve an institution or organization that is a necessary party to the suit under Section 55.052 (Necessary Party) in the manner provided by this title for service on other parties.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (H.B. 1297), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 55.053 — Service of Process, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.­55.­htm#55.­053 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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