Rule 650.Notice of Sale of Personal Property
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 650 requires previous notice of the time and place of an execution sale of personal property by posting notice for ten days successively immediately before the sale.
Full Text of Rule 650
Previous notice of the time and place of the sale of any personal property levied on under execution shall be given by posting notice thereof for ten days successively immediately prior to the date of sale at the courthouse door of any county and at the place where the sale is to be made.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 650 sets the notice for a personal-property sale. Previous notice of the time and place of the sale of personal property levied on under execution must be given by posting notice for ten days successively immediately before the day of sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice is required before an execution sale of personal property in Texas?
Ten days' posted notice immediately before the sale (Rule 650).
Where must the notice of a personal property execution sale be posted in Texas?
Rule 650 requires posting at the courthouse door of the county and at the place where the sale will be held.
Does the ten-day notice period have to run right before the sale?
Yes. Rule 650 requires the ten days of posting to run successively and immediately before the sale date.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 650), 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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