Section 251.053 - Exception For Foreign And Certain Other Wills A written will does not need to meet the requirements of Section 251.051 if the will is executed in compliance with:
(1) the law of the state or foreign country where the will was executed, as that law existed at the time of the will's execution; or (2) the law of the state or foreign country where the testator was domiciled or had a place of residence, as that law existed at the time of the will's execution or at the time of the testator's death. Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 205,Sec. 17, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 949,Sec. 13, eff. 9/1/2015. See Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 205, Sec. 49.