Rule 695.No Receiver of Immovable Property Appointed Without Notice

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 695 bars appointing a receiver to take charge of fixed and immovable property without notice to the adverse party, except where a statute provides otherwise.

Full Text of Rule 695

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Except where otherwise provided by statute, no receiver shall be appointed without notice to take charge of property which is fixed and immovable. When an application for appointment of a receiver to take possession of property of this type is filed, the judge or court shall set the same down for hearing and notice of such hearing shall be given to the adverse party by serving notice thereof not less than three days prior to such hearing. If the order finds that the defendant is a nonresident or that his whereabouts is unknown, the notice may be served by affixing the same in a conspicuous manner and place upon the property or if that is impracticable it may be served in such other manner as the court or judge may require.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 695 requires notice before a receivership over land. Except where otherwise provided by statute, no receiver may be appointed without notice to take charge of property that is fixed and immovable. Where an application is for a receiver of such property, the adverse party is entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard before the appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a receiver over real property be appointed without notice in Texas?

Generally no. Rule 695 requires notice before appointing a receiver over fixed and immovable property, absent a statute.

How much advance notice does a Texas receivership hearing for real property require?

At least three days before the hearing, served on the adverse party, under Rule 695.

How is notice given when the defendant's whereabouts is unknown in a Texas receivership case?

Rule 695 allows the notice to be served by affixing it in a conspicuous manner and place on the property itself, or in another manner the court requires if that is impracticable.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 695), 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: no receiver without noticereceiver of immovable propertythree day notice receiver hearingTRCP 695