Rule 665.Answer to Writ
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 665 requires the garnishee's answer to the writ to be under oath, in writing and signed, making true answers to the matters inquired of in the writ — what it owes and holds for the defendant.
Full Text of Rule 665
The answer of the garnishee shall be under oath, in writing and signed by him, and shall make true answers to the several matters inquired of in the writ of garnishment.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 665 sets the garnishee's answer. The answer must be under oath, in writing, and signed by the garnishee, making true answers to the several matters inquired of in the writ — chiefly what the garnishee owes the defendant and what effects of the defendant it holds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must a garnishee answer in Texas?
Under oath and in writing, the garnishee answers what it owes and holds for the defendant (Rule 665).
Must a garnishee's answer be sworn in Texas?
Yes. Rule 665 requires the answer to be under oath, in writing, and signed by the garnishee personally.
What questions does a garnishee have to answer in Texas?
Rule 665 requires true answers to each matter the writ asks about — typically what the garnishee owes the defendant and what property of the defendant's it holds.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 665), 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. ·
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