Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a probate court in which proceedings to declare heirship are maintained may order:
(1) the guardian to pay any taxes or expenses of administering the estate; and
(2) the sale of property in the ward's estate, when necessary, to:
(A) pay the taxes or expenses of administering the estate; or
(B) distribute the estate among the heirs.
Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.