Sec. 38.16. PREVENTING EXECUTION OF CIVIL PROCESS. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly by words or physical action prevents the execution of any process in a civil cause.
(b) It is an exception to the application of this section that the actor evaded service of process by avoiding detection.
(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Chapter 38 - Obstructing Governmental Operation
Section 38.02. Failure to Identify
Section 38.03. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation
Section 38.04. Evading Arrest or Detention
Section 38.05. Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution
Section 38.07. Permitting or Facilitating Escape
Section 38.08. Effect of Unlawful Custody
Section 38.09. Implements for Escape
Section 38.10. Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
Section 38.11. Prohibited Substances and Items in Correctional or Civil Commitment Facility
Section 38.111. Improper Contact With Victim
Section 38.114. Contraband in Correctional Facility
Section 38.12. Barratry and Solicitation of Professional Employment
Section 38.122. Falsely Holding Oneself Out as a Lawyer
Section 38.123. Unauthorized Practice of Law
Section 38.13. Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct
Section 38.15. Interference With Public Duties
Section 38.151. Interference With Police Service Animals
Section 38.152. Interference With Radio Frequency Licensed to Government Entity
Section 38.16. Preventing Execution of Civil Process
Section 38.17. Failure to Stop or Report Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child
Section 38.171. Failure to Report Felony
Section 38.18. Use of Accident Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary Gain
Section 38.19. Failure to Provide Notice and Report of Death of Resident of Institution