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Texas · summary of the record on file

Jurisdiction typeNon-UTC — state-specific trust lawThis state is flagged as governing trusts under its own statutes rather than the Uniform Trust Code. Flag is provisional and unverified against the ULC enactment map.Flag provisional — adoption status pending verification
Certificate authority citationTex. Prop. Code § 114.086Citation text is shown as currently recorded. No source URL is on file for this state.Source URL missing · unverified
Execution / notary status
  • Notary: Not explicitly required by statute for certification itself, but third party may require notarized acknowledgment. Typically notarized in practice.
  • Witnesses: Not statutorily required.
  • Recording: May be recorded in real property records. Not required.
From the structured execution record.On record
Verification / source statusSource verification pending
  • Source URL: none on file
  • Last verified: not on record
  • Legal review: not performed
No official source URL, verification date, or legal review is recorded for this state. The citation text below is shown only as currently on file and has NOT been independently verified against current statutes.Data gap on record: this state record carries no source, url, verified_as_of, or last_reviewed fields. Citation should be confirmed against the official state code before relying on it.

Statutory Citation

Tex. Prop. Code § 114.086

Certification Requirements

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Execution Requirements

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Business Trust Treatment

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Favorable Trust Laws

No state income taxCommunity property state offers estate planning advantages for married couplesSpendthrift trusts recognized under common lawStrong homestead protections

Unique Factors

Has NOT adopted UTC; uses Texas Trust Code (Property Code Title 9)Business trusts explicitly excluded from the statutory trust codeCommunity property state with no state income taxUnique blend of statutory trust rules and reenacted common law (§ 111.005)

Not legal advice.This information is for educational purposes based on publicly available statutes. Verify current requirements with a licensed Texas attorney before signing or filing.