Texas Statutes Chapter 35 - Enforcement of Judgments of Other States Section 35.008. Optional Procedure
Sec. 35.008. OPTIONAL PROCEDURE. A judgment creditor retains the right to bring an action to enforce a judgment instead of proceeding under this chapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.