Rule 662.Delivery of Writ
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 662 provides that the writ of garnishment is dated and tested like other writs and may be delivered to the sheriff or constable by the issuing officer, or handed to the plaintiff or attorney for delivery.
Full Text of Rule 662
The writ of garnishment shall be dated and tested as other writs, and may be delivered to the sheriff or constable by the officer who issued it, or he may deliver it to the plaintiff, his agent or attorney, for that purpose.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 662 covers getting the garnishment writ to the officer. The writ is dated and tested as other writs, and the issuing officer may deliver it to the sheriff or constable, or give it to the plaintiff, an agent, or the attorney to deliver for service on the garnishee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a garnishment writ delivered in Texas?
The issuing officer delivers it to the sheriff or constable, or gives it to the plaintiff or attorney (Rule 662).
Who delivers a writ of garnishment to the officer in Texas?
Rule 662 lets the issuing officer deliver it straight to the sheriff or constable, or hand it to the plaintiff, an agent, or the attorney to carry over for service.
Does the plaintiff have to hand-deliver a Texas garnishment writ?
No. Rule 662 allows the plaintiff's agent or attorney to deliver the writ to the officer instead.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 662), 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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