Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 51.245

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 51.245 - Deceased Patentee

A patent issued in the name of a person who is deceased at the time the patent is issued conveys and secures valid title to the heirs or assignee of the deceased person.

Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 51.245

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2436, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1977.