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Another way a creditor may try to collect their judgment is through a writ of execution.
A writ of execution allow the debtor's non-exempt property to be seized and sold. The proceeds from the sale go to the debt owed to the creditor. Some of the Texas justice courts have a form to request a writ of execution available on their website.
If the justice of the peace court you intend to file with does not provide a form, a sample application is available at the link below.
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