Rule 598.Levy, How Made

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 598 provides that a writ of attachment is levied in the same manner as a writ of execution upon similar property, so the officer follows the established levy procedure.

Full Text of Rule 598

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The writ of attachment shall be levied in the same manner as is, or may be, the writ of execution upon similar property.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 598 ties the mechanics of an attachment levy to the familiar execution rules. The writ of attachment is levied in the same manner as a writ of execution is, or may be, levied upon similar property.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a writ of attachment levied in Texas?

The same way as a writ of execution on similar property (Rule 598).

Why does Texas use the execution-levy procedure for attachment?

Rule 598 borrows the established levy procedures for writs of execution instead of creating a separate set of steps, so officers follow one familiar process whether they're attaching property before judgment or executing on it after.

Does the type of property change how an attachment levy works?

Yes. Because Rule 598 points to the execution-levy procedure, the steps an officer follows depend on the kind of property involved — real estate, tangible personal property, and so on — the same way they would for a levy after judgment.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 598), 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

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