Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
ESTATES CODE |
Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY |
Subtitle H. CONTINUATION OF ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 355. PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS |
Subchapter D. PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT OF SECURED CLAIMS FOR MONEY |
Sec. 355.159. MANNER OF FORECLOSURE; MINIMUM PRICE
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(a) When the court grants a claim holder the right of foreclosure at a hearing under Section 355.158, the court shall authorize the claim holder to foreclose the claim holder's mortgage, lien, or security interest:
(1) in accordance with the provisions of the document creating the mortgage, lien, or security interest; or
(2) in any other manner allowed by law.
(b) Based on the evidence presented at the hearing, the court may set a minimum price for the property to be sold by foreclosure that does not exceed the fair market value of the property. If the court sets a minimum price, the property may not be sold at the foreclosure sale for a lower price.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 , Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.