Texas § 43.005 OFFICER TREATED AS SURETY.

Texas Statutes

§ 43.005 — OFFICER TREATED AS SURETY.

Texas § 43.005

Code CPCivil Practice and Remedies Code

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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code Code Ann. § 43.005 (2026).

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Sec. 43.005. OFFICER TREATED AS SURETY.

(a)An officer has the rights of a surety provided by Section 43.004 if the officer is compelled to pay a judgment in whole or part because of the officer's default.

(b)An officer does not have the rights of a surety provided by Section 43.004 if the officer:

(1)does not pay over money collected; or

(2)wastes property that is levied on by the officer or is in the officer's possession.

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Sec. 43.005. OFFICER TREATED AS SURETY. (a) An officer has the rights of a surety provided by Section 43.004 if the officer is compelled to pay a judgment in whole or part because of the officer's default.
(b) An officer does not have the rights of a surety provided by Section 43.004 if the officer:
(1) does not pay over money collected; or
(2) wastes property that is levied on by the officer or is in the officer's possession.