Texas Local Government Code

§ 81.022 — PROCESS

LG § 81.022Title 3. ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT · Part B. COMMISSIONERS COURT AND COUNTY OFFICERS · Ch. 81. COMMISSIONERS COURT · Art. B. DUTIES AND POWERS

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(a)The commissioners court shall issue the notices, citations, writs, and process necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties and the enforcement of its jurisdiction. A notice, citation, writ, or process must:

(1)be in the name of the "State of Texas";

(2)be directed to the sheriff or a constable of a county;

(3)be dated and signed officially by the clerk; and

(4)be impressed with the court seal.

(b)Unless otherwise provided by law, process must be executed before the fifth day before its return date. The return date shall be specified in the process.

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Legislative history

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.