Tex. R. Civ. P. 612 — REQUISITES FOR WARRANT

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure · Version 2026-07-01 · Status: active · VI RULES RELATING TO ANCILLARY PROCEEDINGS · 2 DISTRESS WARRANT

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A distress warrant shall be directed to the sheriff or any constable within the State of Texas. It shall command him to attach and hold, unless replevied, subject to the further orders of the court having jurisdiction, so much of the property of the defendant, not exempt by statute, of reasonable value in approximately the amount fixed by the justice of the peace, as shall be found within his county.

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