Sec. 142.014. RECOVERY BY OWNER OF PROCEEDS OF SALE. Not later than the 180th day after the date of sale of an estray under this chapter, the original owner of the estray may recover the net proceeds of the sale if:
(1) the owner has provided the sheriff with an affidavit of ownership containing the information prescribed by Section 142.010(b);
(2) the sheriff has approved the affidavit;
(3) the approved affidavit has been filed in the estray records of the county clerk; and
(4) the sheriff has signed a county voucher directing the payment.
Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 191 (S.B. 1357), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Section 142.002. Rights of Occupant Other Than Owner
Section 142.0021. Ownership of Exotic Wildlife and Fowl
Section 142.003. Discovery of Estray; Notice
Section 142.005. Collection Fee
Section 142.006. Amount of Redemption Payment
Section 142.007. Justice Court Petition
Section 142.008. Appeal of Court Award
Section 142.009. Impoundment of Estray
Section 142.010. Recovery of Impounded Estray by Owner
Section 142.011. Use of Estray
Section 142.012. Escape or Death of Impounded Estray
Section 142.013. Disposition or Sale of Impounded Estrays
Section 142.014. Recovery by Owner of Proceeds of Sale
Section 142.015. Disposition of Estray Under Perilous Condition