Texas law sets out the necessary procedures for obtaining letters testamentary. First, an executor must file an application at the county court with jurisdiction over the decedent’s estate.
The executor will need the original will and a certified copy of the decedent’s death certificate to file an application.
Next, the executor must attend a probate hearing and present any documents or evidence the court requires. If everything goes well, the court will grant the executor letters testamentary within 30 days of the hearing.