Sec. 283. HOMESTEAD RIGHTS OF SURVIVING SPOUSE

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On the death of the husband or wife, leaving a spouse surviving, the homestead shall descend and vest in like manner as other real property of the deceased and shall be governed by the same laws of descent and distribution.

Acts 1955, 54th Leg., p. 88, ch. 55, eff. Jan. 1, 1956. Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 37, ch. 24, Sec. 12, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.

                    
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