Rule 646a.Sale of Real Property
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 646a requires real property taken under execution to be sold at public auction at the courthouse door of the county, unless the court orders the sale at the place where the real estate is located.
Full Text of Rule 646a
Real property taken by virtue of any execution shall be sold at public auction, at the courthouse door of the county, unless the court orders that such sale be at the place where the real property is situated, on the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of ten o'clock, a.m. and four o'clock, p.m.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 646a sets where real estate is sold. Real property taken by virtue of an execution is sold at public auction at the courthouse door of the county — unless the court orders that the sale be held at the place where the real estate is situated. The sale follows the rule's notice and auction requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is real estate sold under a Texas execution?
At public auction at the courthouse door, unless the court orders the sale at the property's location (Rule 646a).
What day of the month are execution sales of real estate held in Texas?
Rule 646a sets the sale on the first Tuesday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Can a court order a land sale somewhere other than the courthouse door?
Yes. Rule 646a lets the court order the sale held at the place where the real property is situated instead.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 646a), 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
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