Sec. 34.071. DUTIES OF EXECUTING OFFICER. An officer receiving a writ of execution does not have a duty to:
(1) search for property belonging to the judgment debtor;
(2) determine whether property belongs to a judgment debtor;
(3) determine whether property belonging to the judgment debtor is exempt property that is not subject to levy;
(4) determine the priority of liens asserted against property subject to execution; or
(5) make multiple levies for cash or multiple levies at the same location.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1269), Sec. 5, 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