Sec. 36A.003. APPLICABILITY. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (b), this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:
(1) grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and
(2) under the law of the foreign country in which the judgment is rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a foreign-country judgment that grants or denies recovery of a sum of money to the extent that the judgment is:
(1) a judgment for taxes;
(2) a fine or other penalty; or
(3) a judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.
(c) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this chapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 390 (S.B. 944), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Chapter 36A - Enforcement of Judgments of Other Countries
Section 36A.003. Applicability
Section 36A.004. Standards for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.005. Personal Jurisdiction
Section 36A.006. Procedure for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.007. Effect of Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.008. Stay of Proceedings Pending Appeal of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.009. Statute of Limitations