Bill

HB 2179

87(R) - 2021
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Trusts

Contact the Author

Joe Moody

Phone:

512-463-0728

Capitol Office:

Room GN.12

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Joe Moody

Bill Caption

Relating to trusts.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2179 would revise the property code with respect to various types of trusts. The bill would make changes to the definition of a "qualifying trust" as it relates to express trusts for the purposes of certain homestead protections. The bill would also create new rules for the beneficiaries of spendthrift trusts and the appointment of an attorney to represent an interest in a trust proceeding. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 2179.

Contact the Author

Joe Moody

Phone:

512-463-0728

Capitol Office:

Room GN.12

Email: