Texas SB302 amends probate law to require reimbursement of counties for costs related to assigning judges to contested probate matters.

Texas SB302 amends the Estates Code to require statutory probate court judges to order reimbursement to the county for costs associated with their assignment in contested probate matters. Specifically, judges must ensure the estate and parties to the proceeding cover any compensation and expenses the county paid. Additionally, judges assigned to courts outside their home county are entitled to $25 per day or fraction of a day served, paid by the serving county from its general fund upon certification by the presiding judge.

Texas SB302 amends probate law to require reimbursement of counties for costs related to assigning judges to contested probate matters.

Texas SB302 amends the Estates Code to require statutory probate court judges to order reimbursement to the county for costs associated with their assignment in contested probate matters. Specifically, judges must ensure the estate and parties to the proceeding cover any compensation and expenses the county paid. Additionally, judges assigned to courts outside their home county are entitled to $25 per day or fraction of a day served, paid by the serving county from its general fund upon certification by the presiding judge.