Safekeeping and Custody of Wills · Duty and Liability of Custodian of Estate Papers
(a) On receiving notice of a testator's death, the person who has custody of the testator's will shall deliver the will to the clerk of the court that has jurisdiction of the testator's estate.
(b) The clerk of the court shall handle the will in the same manner prescribed by Subchapter A for a will deposited under Section 252.001 other than collection of a fee under Section 252.001(b).
Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.
