Tex. Est. Code § 202.203

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 202.203 - Correction Of Judgment At Request Of Heir Not Properly Served

If an heir of a decedent who is the subject of a proceeding to declare heirship is not served with citation by a qualified delivery method or personal service in the proceeding, the heir may:

(1) have the judgment in the proceeding corrected by bill of review:
(A) at any time, but not later than the fourth anniversary of the date of the judgment; or
(B) after the passage of any length of time, on proof of actual fraud; and
(2) recover the heir's just share of the property or the value of that share from:
(A) the heirs named in the judgment; and
(B) those who claim under the heirs named in the judgment and who are not bona fide purchasers for value.

Tex. Estates § 202.203

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 205,Sec. 16, eff. 9/1/2023.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2014.