Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 56.49. Exemption; Assignability
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Art. 56.49. EXEMPTION; ASSIGNABILITY. (a) An award is not
subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, or other process,
except that an award is not exempt from a claim of a creditor to the
extent that the creditor provided products, services, or
accommodations, the costs of which are included in the award.
(b) An assignment or agreement to assign a right to benefits
for loss accruing in the future is unenforceable except:
(1) an assignment of a right to benefits for loss of
earnings is enforceable to secure payment of alimony, maintenance,
or child support; and
(2) an assignment of a right to benefits is enforceable to
the extent that the benefits are for the cost of products, services,
or accommodations:
(A) made necessary by the injury or death on which the claim
is based; and
(B) provided or to be provided by the assignee.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.84(a), eff. Sept. 1,
1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Article: 56.42 56.43 56.44 56.45 56.46 56.47 56.48 56.49 56.50 56.51 56.52 56.53 56.54 56.541 56.542
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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