Estates Code § 1151.155

Sec. 1151.155. OPERATION OR RENTAL OF FARM, RANCH, FACTORY, OR OTHER BUSINESS. (a) If the ward owns a farm, ranch, factory, or other business that is not required to be immediately sold for the payment of a debt or other lawful purpose, the guardian of the estate on order of the court shall, as it appears to be in the estate's best interests: (1) continue to operate, or cause the continued operation of, the farm, ranch, factory, or other business; or (2) rent the farm, ranch, factory, or other business. (b) In deciding whether to issue an order under Subsection (a), the court: (1) shall consider: (A) the condition of the estate; and (B) the necessity that may exist for the future sale of the property or business for the payment of a debt, claim, or other lawful expenditure; and (2) may not extend the time of renting any of the property beyond what appears consistent with the maintenance and education of a ward or the settlement of the ward's estate. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014. SUBCHAPTER E. AUTHORITY OF GUARDIAN TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN BORROWING