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§ 16.007. RETURN OF EXECUTION.

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TX Code › Code cp › Chapter 16 › Section 16.007

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A person must bring suit against a sheriff or other officer or the surety of the sheriff or officer for failure to return an execution issued in the person's favor, not later than five years after the date on which the execution was returnable.

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