Writ of Execution – Property You Can’t Take in Texas
Writ of Execution in Texas In Texas, a judgment debtor’s property is subject to seizure by means of an instrument known as a writ of execution unless it is exempted by the Texas Constitution, statute or other rule of law. The following is a brief, nonexclusive list of exemptions. In other words, these are not all the exemptions available in Texas. But, these are the ones you will most likely...
Read MoreWrit of Execution Allows You to Seize & Sell Real Property to Collect Your Texas Judgment
Texas Does Allow a Writ of Execution Texas can be a difficult state in which to collect a judicial money judgment, but a writ of execution to seize property is still available. The writ of execution is simply an order allowing the judgment creditor to seize any non-exempt property of the judgment debtor and sell it. The proceeds of the sale are then applied to payment of the outstanding...
Read MoreProperty Exempt from a Texas Writ of Execution
The Writ of Execution Challenge One of the reasons it’s more challenging to collect a judgment in Texas is that we have a fairly liberal list of property that is exempt from seizure and sale under a writ of execution. But, it’s not impossible to collect a judgment in Texas. It’s just more challenging than in most other states. General Rule for Writ of Execution The general rule is that...
Read MoreUse a Writ of Execution to Seize Your Judgment Debtor’s Personal Property
What Is a Writ of Execution? A writ of execution in Texas does allow you to seize your judgment debtor’s non-exempt property and sell it with the proceeds being applied to pay your judgment. The property you can seize includes any non-exempt personal property of your judgment debtor. Personal property is any type of movable assets owned by the judgment debtor. But, personal property does not...
Read MoreJudgment Proof – What Does It Mean?
Understanding the Meaning of Judgment Proof If you have a judgment against you and you are judgment proof, you really don’t have a lot to fear from your judgment creditor in Texas. But, exactly what does it mean to be “judgment proof?” Without belaboring the point, being judgment proof means that you simply do not possess assets sufficient to cover the judgment you owe. In...
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