Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 126.002 – Appointment of Receiver
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(a) The judge of a district court or another court of jurisdiction shall on application appoint a receiver for any religious congregation that:
(1) formerly maintained regular forms of work and worship in a given community at regular intervals; and
(2) has ceased to function as a religious congregation in those or similar capacities for at least one year.
(b) The judge shall hear and determine the application in term or in vacation.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 126.002
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) Before appointing a receiver, the judge shall apply to the secretary of state for a certified copy of the record of trustees required by this chapter.