Establishing Contents of Will Not in Court's Custody
Probate of Wills Generally · Admission of Will To, and Procedures Following, Probate
If for any reason a will is not in the court's custody, the court shall find the contents of the will by written order. Certified copies of the contents as established by the order may be:
(1) recorded in other counties; and
(2) used in evidence, as certified copies of wills in the custody of the court may be used.
Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.
