Rule 655.Return of Execution by Mail
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 655 lets an officer in a county other than the one where the judgment was rendered make the return of execution by mail, though money may not be sent that way except as the rule allows.
Full Text of Rule 655
When an execution is placed in the hands of an officer of a county other than the one in which the judgment is rendered, return may be made by mail; but money cannot be thus sent except by direction of the party entitled to receive the same or his attorney of record.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 655 eases returns across counties. When an execution is placed in the hands of an officer of a county other than the one in which the judgment was rendered, the return may be made by mail — but money collected cannot be sent by mail except on direction of the party entitled to receive it, or that party's attorney of record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an execution be returned by mail in Texas?
Yes, when the officer is in another county (Rule 655); money is generally not mailed.
Can collected money be mailed back with an execution return in Texas?
Only if the party entitled to the money, or that party's attorney of record, directs it — Rule 655 otherwise keeps the mail option to the return itself.
Why does Rule 655 allow mailed returns?
Because the officer may be in a county other than where the judgment was rendered, and mailing the return spares a trip back to file it in person.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 655), 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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