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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56B.204 — ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS FOR LOSS ACCRUING IN FUTURE

CR § 56B.204Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56B. CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION · Art. E. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT

Statute text

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(a)Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), an assignment of or agreement to assign a right to benefits for loss accruing in the future is unenforceable.
(b)An assignment of a right to benefits for loss of earnings is enforceable to secure payment of alimony, maintenance, or child support.
(c)An assignment of a right to benefits is enforceable to the extent that the benefits are for the cost of a product, service, or accommodation:
(1)made necessary by the injury or death on which the claim is based; and
(2)provided or to be provided by the assignee.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.204 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.