Sec. 16.066. ACTION ON FOREIGN JUDGMENT. (a) An action on a foreign judgment is barred in this state if the action is barred under the laws of the jurisdiction where rendered.
(b) An action against a person who has resided in this state for 10 years prior to the action may not be brought on a foreign judgment rendered more than 10 years before the commencement of the action in this state.
(c) In this section "foreign judgment" means a judgment or decree rendered in another state or a foreign country.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 16.061. Rights Not Barred
Section 16.062. Effect of Death
Section 16.063. Temporary Absence From State
Section 16.064. Effect of Lack of Jurisdiction
Section 16.065. Acknowledgment of Claim
Section 16.066. Action on Foreign Judgment
Section 16.067. Claim Incurred Prior to Arrival in This State
Section 16.069. Counterclaim or Cross Claim
Section 16.070. Contractual Limitations Period