Rule 630.Execution on Judgment for Money

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 630 requires an execution on a money judgment to specify the sum recovered or to be paid and to command the officer to satisfy it out of the defendant's property.

Full Text of Rule 630

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When an execution is issued upon a judgment for a sum of money, or directing the payment simply of a sum of money, it must specify in the body thereof the sum recovered or directed to be paid and the sum actually due when it is issued and the rate of interest upon the sum due. It must require the officer to satisfy the judgment and costs out of the property of the judgment debtor subject to execution by law.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 630 covers the money execution. When an execution issues on a judgment for a sum of money, or directing the payment of a sum of money, it must specify in its body the sum recovered or directed to be paid, the amount owed when the writ issues, and the interest rate that applies to that amount, and command the officer to satisfy the judgment out of the defendant's property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a writ of execution on a money judgment say in Texas?

It specifies the amount owed and directs the officer to satisfy it out of the defendant's property (Rule 630).

Does a money execution list the interest rate?

Yes. Rule 630 requires the writ to state the interest rate applied to the amount owed when the execution issues.

Is the amount on the writ the same as the original judgment amount?

Not necessarily. Rule 630 requires both the sum recovered and the amount owed when the writ issues, which can differ once partial payments or interest are counted.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 630), 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: execution on judgment for moneymoney executioninterest rate executioncurrent amount dueTRCP 630