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Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 9.609. Secured Party's Right to Take Possession After Default

Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) After default, a secured party:

(1) may take possession of the collateral;  and

(2) without removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on the debtor's premises under Section 9.610.

(b) A secured party may proceed under Subsection (a):

(1) pursuant to judicial process;  or

(2) without judicial process, if it proceeds without breach of the peace.

(c) If so agreed, and in any event after default, a secured party may require the debtor to assemble the collateral and make it available to the secured party at a place to be designated by the secured party that is reasonably convenient to both parties.

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