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Small Claims Cases

Information about small claims cases in Texas justice courts.

Exempt Property

Certain types of money and property are protected in a debt collection lawsuit and cannot be taken by the creditor. Texas court rules require the debtor be provided with notice about their protected property rights.

If a creditor takes protected property, a debtor can take legal action against them to get it back.

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E-Books

You can borrow the e-books below with your library account. Don't have a library account? Texas residents can register for a library account online! Learn more about how to register online.

Books

These print books are not available online. They are available at the Texas State Law Library in Austin. If you can't visit the library in person, these books might be available at a law library near you or a public library near you.

Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.

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