Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 34.068 · Subchapter D. DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF EXECUTING OFFICER
RULES GOVERNING ACTIONS UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) This section applies to any claim for damages brought under Section 7.001, 34.061, 34.063, 34.065, 34.066, or 34.067 or under Section 86.023, Local Government Code.
(b) Suit shall be brought in the form of a lawsuit filed against the officer in the county in which the officer holds office.
(c) All suits must be filed not later than the first anniversary of the date on which the injury accrues.
(d) An officer or a surety may defend the action by stating and proving any defenses provided by law, including any defense that would mitigate damages.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1269), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
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Civil Practice and Remedies Code
- Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 7.001LIABILITY FOR REFUSAL OR NEGLECT IN PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES.Printed as Section 7.001, 34.061, 34.063, 34.065, 34.066, or 34.067
- Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 34.061DUTY TOWARD SEIZED PERSONALTY; LIABILITY.Printed as Section 7.001, 34.061, 34.063, 34.065, 34.066, or 34.067
- Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 34.063IMPROPER ENDORSEMENT OF WRIT.Printed as Section 7.001, 34.061, 34.063, 34.065, 34.066, or 34.067
- Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 34.065FAILURE TO LEVY OR SELL.Printed as Section 7.001, 34.061, 34.063, 34.065, 34.066, or 34.067
- Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 34.066IMPROPER SALE.Printed as Section 7.001, 34.061, 34.063, 34.065, 34.066, or 34.067
- Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 34.067FAILURE TO DELIVER MONEY COLLECTED.Printed as Section 7.001, 34.061, 34.063, 34.065, 34.066, or 34.067
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