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Small Claims Cases

This legal research guide provides information about small claims cases in justice court and provides links to filing information for select Texas counties.

Writ of Garnishment


Requesting a Writ of Garnishment

A writ of garnishment allows a creditor to seize property from a debtor that is being held by a third party. While some property is exempt from garnishment in Texas, such as wages, other property such as bank accounts and stocks may be subject to garnishment.

Texas Law

Court Rules

Understanding the Law

Forms

Some of the Texas justice courts have a form to request a writ of garnishment available on their website. If the justice court you intend to file with does not provide a form, a sample application is available at the link below.

E-Books from the Texas State Law Library

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 at the Texas State Law Library

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.

Volume 9, Chapter 132 discusses enforcement of judgments.