Sec. 63.007. GARNISHMENT OF FUNDS HELD IN INMATE TRUST FUND. (a) A writ of garnishment may be issued against an inmate trust fund held under the authority of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice under Section 501.014, Government Code, to encumber money that is held for the benefit of an inmate in the fund.
(b) The state's sovereign immunity to suit is waived only to the extent necessary to authorize a garnishment action in accordance with this section.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Renumbered from Sec. 63.006 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 19.01(4), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 3 - Extraordinary Remedies
Section 63.003. Effect of Service
Section 63.004. Current Wages Exempt
Section 63.005. Place for Trial
Section 63.006. Administrative Fee for Certain Costs Incurred by Employers
Section 63.007. Garnishment of Funds Held in Inmate Trust Fund