Rule 625.On Money of Deceased
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 625 provides that if a sole defendant dies after a money judgment, no execution issues on it; instead the judgment is proved up and paid in the due course of administration of the estate.
Full Text of Rule 625
If a sole defendant dies after judgment for money against him, execution shall not issue thereon, but the judgment may be proved up and paid in due course of administration.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 625 routes a deceased debtor's money judgment through probate. If a sole defendant dies after a judgment for money against him, no execution issues on it; the judgment may instead be proved up and paid in the due course of administration of the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you execute on a money judgment after the defendant dies in Texas?
No. Rule 625 requires it to be proved up and paid in the due course of administration.
Does Rule 625 apply when one of several defendants dies?
No. Rule 625 covers only a sole defendant's death. When one of several joint defendants dies and the judgment isn't for money, Rule 626 governs instead.
What does 'proved up' mean under Rule 625?
The judgment must go through the estate's probate administration for payment, the same as any other claim against the estate, rather than being collected by execution.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 625), 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: on money of deceasedjudgment against deceased defendantdue course of administrationTRCP 625