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Garnishment, liens and protected property

What is a turnover order?

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A court order requiring a judgment debtor to turn over non-exempt property, or appointing a receiver to collect it. It can't be used to take property that's exempt under Texas law.

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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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