Rule 593.Requisites for Writ

Last amended January 1, 1978 · Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 593 requires a writ of attachment to be directed to a sheriff or constable and to command the officer to attach and hold, subject to the court's further order, enough of the defendant's property to satisfy the demand.

Full Text of Rule 593

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A writ of attachment shall be directed to the sheriff or any constable within the State of Texas. It shall command him to attach and hold, unless replevied, subject to the further order of the court, so much of the property of the defendant, of a reasonable value in approximately the amount fixed by the court, as shall be found within his county.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 593 sets what the writ must say. A writ of attachment is directed to the sheriff or any constable in Texas. It commands the officer to attach and hold — unless the property is replevied — subject to the court's further order, so much of the defendant's property of a reasonable value in approximately the amount fixed by the court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Texas writ of attachment command?

It directs a sheriff or constable to attach and hold enough of the defendant's property to satisfy the demand (Rule 593).

Who can execute a writ of attachment in Texas?

A sheriff or any constable within the state. Rule 593 directs the writ to one of these officers, who then carries out the levy.

How much property can be attached under a Texas writ?

Property of a reasonable value in approximately the amount the court fixed in its order — not an open-ended seizure — and only property the officer finds within their own county.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 593), published by the Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov). Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas. The plain-English summary is original and draws on official sources. Last verified June 28, 2026. · Official source

Also known as: requisites for writ of attachmentwrit of attachment contentsattachment writ requirementsscope of attachment writTRCP 593