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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 63.001 Grounds
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Sec. 63.001. GROUNDS. A writ of garnishment is available if: (1) an original attachment has been issued; (2) a plaintiff sues for a debt and makes an affidavit stating that: (A) the debt is just, due, and unpaid; (B) within the plaintiff's knowledge, the defendant does not posses…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 63.002 Who May Issue
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Sec. 63.002. WHO MAY ISSUE. The clerk of a district court, a county court, or the business court or a justice of the peace may issue a writ of garnishment returnable to the clerk's court. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg.,…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 63.003 Effect of Service
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Sec. 63.003. EFFECT OF SERVICE. (a) After service of a writ of garnishment, the garnishee may not deliver any effects or pay any debt to the defendant. If the garnishee is a corporation or joint-stock company, the garnishee may not permit or recognize a sale or transfer of shares…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 63.004 Current Wages Exempt
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Sec. 63.004. CURRENT WAGES EXEMPT. Except as otherwise provided by state or federal law, current wages for personal service are not subject to garnishment. The garnishee shall be discharged from the garnishment as to any debt to the defendant for current wages. Acts 1985, 69th Le…