Rule 645.Property May Be Sold by Defendant
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 645 lets a defendant who has replevied property under a delivery bond sell or dispose of it, paying the officer the stipulated value of the property.
Full Text of Rule 645
Where property has been replevied, as provided in the preceding rule, the defendant may sell or dispose of the same, paying the officer the stipulated value thereof.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 645 lets the defendant use the property. Where property has been replevied under a delivery bond, the defendant may sell or otherwise dispose of it, paying the officer the stipulated value — so the defendant can keep the property productive while the judgment stays secured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you sell property you've replevied under a delivery bond in Texas?
Yes. Rule 645 lets the defendant sell it, paying the officer the stipulated value.
Does the defendant own replevied property outright while a case is pending in Texas?
Not fully. Rule 645 lets the defendant sell or dispose of it, but only on paying the officer the stipulated value set in the delivery bond.
What happens to the money from a sale of replevied property?
Rule 645 requires the defendant to pay the officer the stipulated value of the property from that sale.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 645), 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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