Sec. 34.067. FAILURE TO DELIVER MONEY COLLECTED. If an officer fails or refuses to deliver money collected under an execution when demanded by the person entitled to receive the money, the officer and the officer's sureties are liable to the person for the amount collected and for damages at a rate of one percent a month on that amount if proven by the injured party.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1269), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Chapter 34 - Execution on Judgments
Subchapter D. Duties and Liabilities of Executing Officer
Section 34.061. Duty Toward Seized Personalty; Liability
Section 34.062. Duty of Successor Officer
Section 34.063. Improper Endorsement of Writ
Section 34.065. Failure to Levy or Sell
Section 34.067. Failure to Deliver Money Collected
Section 34.068. Rules Governing Actions Under This Chapter
Section 34.069. Payment of Damages
Section 34.070. Right of Subrogation
Section 34.071. Duties of Executing Officer
Section 34.072. Timing of Execution and Return
Section 34.073. Transfer of Writ; No Duty to Levy Outside of County