Rule 595.Several Writs

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 595 lets the plaintiff, at its option, have several writs of attachment issued at the same time or in succession and sent to different counties until enough property is attached to satisfy the writ.

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Several writs of attachment may, at the option of the plaintiff, be issued at the same time, or in succession and sent to different counties, until sufficient property shall be attached to satisfy the writ.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 595 allows multiple writs. At the plaintiff's option, several writs of attachment may issue at the same time or one after another, sent to different counties, until enough of the defendant's property has been attached to satisfy the claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you attach property in more than one county in Texas?

Yes. Rule 595 lets several writs issue to different counties until enough property is attached.

Do all the writs sent to different counties have to be used?

No. The officer keeps attaching only until enough property is secured to satisfy the writ; once that happens, the plaintiff has no need to execute the remaining writs.

Why would a plaintiff need writs in more than one county?

Because a defendant's property may be spread across county lines, and no single county may hold enough to cover the claim. Rule 595 lets the plaintiff pursue several counties at once instead of waiting on one to come up short before trying another.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 595), published by the Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov). Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas. The plain-English summary is original and draws on official sources. Last verified June 28, 2026. · Official source

Also known as: several writs of attachmentmultiple counties attachmentattachment in multiple countiessimultaneous writs of attachmentTRCP 595