Texas Local Government Code - Section 81.022. Process
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§ 81.022. PROCESS. (a) The commissioners court shall
issue the notices, citations, writs, and process necessary for the
proper execution of its powers and duties and the enforcement of its
jurisdiction. A notice, citation, writ, or process must:
(1) be in the name of the "State of Texas";
(2) be directed to the sheriff or a constable of a
county;
(3) be dated and signed officially by the clerk; and
(4) be impressed with the court seal.
(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, process must be
executed before the fifth day before its return date. The return
date shall be specified in the process.
(c) A subpoena for a witness may be executed and returned
immediately if necessary.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Section: 81.0025 81.003 81.004 81.005 81.006 81.007 81.021 81.022 81.023 81.024 81.026 81.027 81.028 81.030 81.032
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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