Rule 729.Copy of Writ Evidence
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 729 provides that on a trial of the right of property held in a county other than the one where the writ issued, a certified copy of the writ and the levy is admissible as evidence of those facts.
Full Text of Rule 729
In all trials of the right of property, under the provisions of this section in any county other than that in which the writ issued under which the levy was made, the copy of the writ herein required to be returned by the officer making the levy shall be received in evidence in like manner as the original could be.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 729 eases proof across counties. In all trials of the right of property under this section held in a county other than the one in which the writ issued, the copy of the writ the levying officer was required to return is admitted in evidence the same way the original could be — so the original need not be produced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a copy of the writ be used as evidence in a Texas property claim?
Yes. Rule 729 admits a certified copy of the writ and levy in an out-county trial.
Why does Rule 729 allow a copy instead of the original writ?
Because the trial happens in a different county from where the writ issued, so the original may not be on hand there.
Which copy qualifies under Rule 729?
The copy the levying officer already returned showing the levy — it's admitted the same way the original would be.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 729), 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: copy of writ evidence trial of right of propertycertified copy of writ as evidenceproving the levy without the original writout-of-county evidence rules property trialTRCP 729