Certificate of Trust — Texas Non-UTC
State-specific requirements for a Certificate of Trust in Texas.Create yours now →
Statutory Citation
Tex. Prop. Code § 114.086
Certification Requirements
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Execution Requirements
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Business Trust Treatment
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Favorable Trust Laws
No state income taxCommunity property state offers estate planning advantages for married couplesSpendthrift trusts recognized under common lawStrong homestead protections
Unique Factors
Has NOT adopted UTC; uses Texas Trust Code (Property Code Title 9)Business trusts explicitly excluded from the statutory trust codeCommunity property state with no state income taxUnique blend of statutory trust rules and reenacted common law (§ 111.005)
Not legal advice.This information is for educational purposes based on publicly available statutes. Verify current requirements with a licensed Texas attorney before signing or filing.