# Tex. Property Code § 22.042: REFEREE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C22_S22.042

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Property Code § 22.042
- **Heading:** REFEREE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 22 / Section 22.042

## Text

A court that authorizes a defendant in a trespass to try title action to remove improvements shall appoint a referee to supervise the removal. The court may require the referee to make reports to the court concerning the removal.

## 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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