Powers and Duties of Personal Representatives in General · Possession and Care of Estate Property
An executor or administrator of an estate shall take care of estate property as a prudent person would take of that person's own property, and if any buildings belong to the estate, the executor or administrator shall keep those buildings in good repair, except for extraordinary casualties, unless directed by a court order not to do so.
Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.
