Sec. 126.002.  APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER.  (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.
(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.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 937, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.