(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.

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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.