Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 22.0042. Rules Regarding Exemptions from Seizure of Property; Form

(1) establish a simple and expedited procedure for a judgment debtor to assert an exemption to the seizure of personal property by a judgment creditor or a receiver appointed under Section 31.002, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;

(2) require a court to stay a proceeding, for a reasonable period, to allow for the assertion of an exemption under Subdivision (1); and

(3) require a court to promptly set a hearing and stay proceedings until a hearing is held, if a judgment debtor timely asserts an exemption under Subdivision (1).

(1) be in English with an integrated Spanish translation that can be readily understood by the public and the court;

(2) include the form promulgated under Subsection (c);

(3) list all exemptions under state and federal law to the seizure of personal property; and

(4) provide information for accessing free or low-cost legal assistance.

(1) be in English with an integrated Spanish translation that can be readily understood by the public and the court; and

(2) include instructions for the use of the form.