Texas Small Claims - Writ of Execution

Filing Writ of Execution is a step within Texas Small Claims - Step by Step . A writ of execution allows the plaintiff (winner of the judgment) to collect by seizing and selling the defendant?s (debtor?s) non-exempt assets:

Purpose

Enables the plaintiff to enforce the judgment by asset seizure, not directly garnishing wages (which needs a separate writ of garnishment).

Filing

The plaintiff submits a ?Request for Writ of Execution? to the court with case and defendant details, plus a filing fee.

Enforcement

A sheriff or officer seizes the defendant?s non-exempt property, which may be sold to pay the judgment.

Exemptions & Time Limits

State laws protect certain assets, and the plaintiff must file within a set period, usually a few years from the judgment.