Restriction on Suit Brought by Foreign Executor or Administrator

A suit may not be maintained in this state by a foreign executor or administrator for a decedent's estate under this subchapter if there is:

(1) an executor or administrator of the decedent's estate qualified by a court of this state; or

(2) a pending application in this state for the appointment of an executor or administrator of the decedent's estate.

Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.