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Garnishment, liens and protected property

Is my retirement account protected?

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Generally yes. Texas exempts qualified retirement accounts such as 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions, along with certain health and education savings plans, separately from the personal property limit.

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Updated November 2026. General information about Texas law, not legal advice for your case. Laws and court rules change; we review these answers regularly.

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