Tex. Est. Code § 361.152

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 361.152 - Further Administration With or Without Notice or Will Annexed
(a) If an estate is unrepresented as a result of the death, removal, or resignation of the estate's personal representative, and on application by a qualified person interested in the estate, the court shall grant further administration of the estate if necessary, and with the will annexed if there is a will.
(b) An appointment under Subsection (a) shall be made on notice and after a hearing, as in the case of an original appointment, except that, if the court finds that the immediate appointment of a successor representative is necessary, the court may appoint the successor on application but without citation or notice.

Tex. Estates § 361.152

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2014.