Sec. 142.014. RECOVERY BY OWNER OF PROCEEDS OF SALE. Not later than the 180th day after the date of sale of an estray under this chapter, the original owner of the estray may recover the net proceeds of the sale if:
(1) the owner has provided the sheriff with an affidavit of ownership containing the information prescribed by Section 142.010(b);
(2) the sheriff has approved the affidavit;
(3) the approved affidavit has been filed in the estray records of the county clerk; and
(4) the sheriff has signed a county voucher directing the payment.
Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 191 (S.B. 1357), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.
Section: Previous 142.001 142.002 142.0021 142.003 142.004 142.005 142.006 142.007 142.008 142.009 142.010 142.011 142.012 142.013 142.014Last modified: September 28, 2016