# Tex. Property Code § 22.004: EFFECT OF FORMER LAW

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.004

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Property Code § 22.004
- **Heading:** EFFECT OF FORMER LAW
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.004

## Text

This chapter does not affect rights that existed before the introduction of the common law in this state. Those rights are defined by the principles of the law in effect at the time the rights accrued.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Property Code § 22.001 § 22.001. TRESPASS TO TRY TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.001.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.002 § 22.002. TITLE SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN ACTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.002.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.003 § 22.003. FINAL JUDGMENT CONCLUSIVE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.003.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.004 § 22.004. EFFECT OF FORMER LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.004.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.021 § 22.021. CLAIM FOR IMPROVEMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.021.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.022 § 22.022. WRIT OF POSSESSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.022.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.023 § 22.023. FAILURE TO PAY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.023.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.024 § 22.024. PAYMENTS INTO COURT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.024.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.041 § 22.041. PLEA FOR REMOVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.041.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.042 § 22.042. REFEREE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.042.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.043 § 22.043. RETAINED JURISDICTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.043.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.044 § 22.044. CONDITION FOR REMOVAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.044.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 22.045 § 22.045. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.045.md)

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