Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
PROPERTY CODE |
Title 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS |
Subtitle B. LIENS |
Chapter 52. JUDGMENT LIEN |
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 52.003. CONTENTS OF ABSTRACT
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(a) An abstract of a judgment must show:
(1) the names of the plaintiff and defendant;
(2) the birthdate of the defendant, if available to the clerk or justice;
(3) the last three numbers of the driver's license of the defendant, if available;
(4) the last three numbers of the social security number of the defendant, if available;
(5) the number of the suit in which the judgment was rendered;
(6) the defendant's address, or if the address is not shown in the suit, the nature of citation and the date and place of service of citation;
(7) the date on which the judgment was rendered;
(8) the amount for which the judgment was rendered and the balance due;
(9) the amount of the balance due, if any, for child support arrearage; and
(10) the rate of interest specified in the judgment.
(b) An abstract of a judgment may show a mailing address for each plaintiff or judgment creditor.