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TX HB5009
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Hayes
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AI Summary
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Allows judgment creditors to apply for appointment of a receiver to collect on justice court judgments that remain unsatisfied for six months after signing, with the court required to either grant the application or set it for a hearing with 14 days' notice
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Authorizes justice courts to charge a fee of up to $25 for motions seeking court assistance with judgment collection
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Permits costs related to enforcing child support obligations or past-due child support judgments, including receiver fees, to be collected using all available child support enforcement methods
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Clarifies that turnover orders cannot require disbursement of exempt property proceeds, but this protection does not apply to child support enforcement or prevent turnover of nonexempt property subject to garnishment
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Expands conditions preventing judgment dormancy by adding receiver appointments under Section 31.002 as an alternative to writs of execution for maintaining active judgments within 10-year periods
Legislative Description
Relating to the collection or execution of certain judgments; authorizing fees.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/10/2025