HB 5009 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the collection or execution of certain judgments; authorizing fees.

HB 5009 amends Texas law to streamline the collection of civil judgments, primarily affecting judgment creditors (people or businesses owed money) and defendants in civil cases. It requires courts to appoint receivers for unpaid justice court judgments within six months if creditors can't collect, authorizes a $25 fee for related motions, and allows child support enforcement costs to be recovered through standard child support mechanisms. The bill clarifies that judgments become dormant after 10 years without enforcement actions (like issuing a writ or appointing a receiver), with specific rules for renewing collection efforts. It also ensures child support judgments aren't subject to property exemption restrictions that apply to other debts.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025
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Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 9, 2025
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May 8, 2025
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Reported favorably as substituted
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May 8, 2025
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Vote reconsidered in committee
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May 1, 2025
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Reported favorably as substituted
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Apr 23, 2025
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Left pending in committee
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Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Richard Hayes
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