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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Property Code - PROP § 52.003. Contents of Abstract - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/property-code/prop-sect-52-003/
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