Tex. R. Civ. P. 710

TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 710 — SALE OF PERISHABLE GOODS PART VI - RULES RELATING TO ANCILLARY PROCEEDINGS Rule 710: SALE OF PERISHABLE GOODS If after the expiration of ten days from the levy of a writ of sequestration the defendant has failed to replevy the same, if the plaintiff or defendant shall make affidavit in writing that the property levied upon, or any portion thereof, is likely to be wasted or destroyed or greatly depreciated in value by keeping, and if the officer having possession of such property shall certify to the truth of such affidavit, it shall be the duty of the judge or justice of the peace to whose court the writ is returnable, upon the presentation of such affidavit and certificate, either in term time or vacation, to order the sale of said property or so much thereof as is likely to be so wasted, destroyed or depreciated in value by keeping, but either party may replevy the property at any time before such sale. Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1