Rule 676.Issue Tried in Other Cases

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 676 provides that upon return of the notice served on a non-resident garnishee, an issue is formed under the court's direction and tried as in other cases.

Full Text of Rule 676

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Upon the return of such notice served, an issue shall be formed under the direction of the court and tried as in other cases.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 676 completes the non-resident procedure. Upon the return of the notice served on the garnishee, an issue is formed under the direction of the court and tried as in other cases — resolving the controverted answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a non-resident garnishee's answer tried in Texas?

After notice is served, the court forms and tries the issue as in other cases (Rule 676).

How does Rule 676 differ from Rule 674?

Rule 676 picks up after the notice procedure in Rule 675 for a non-resident garnishee, while Rule 674 applies directly when the garnishee resides in the county where the case is pending.

What happens once a non-resident garnishee's notice comes back?

Rule 676 has the court form an issue and try it the same way any other case is tried — matching the resident-garnishee procedure.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 676), 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: issue tried in other cases garnishmentnon-resident garnishee trialissue formed after notice returnedTRCP 676