(a) The occupant of a residence that is the subject of a writ issued under Section 24A.002 or 24A.0021, not later than the 10th day after the date of the authorized entry, may file a complaint in the court that issued the writ alleging that the applicant has appropriated property belonging to the occupant or the occupant’s dependent.
(b) The court shall promptly hold a hearing on a complaint submitted under this section and rule on the disposition of the disputed property.

Terms Used In Texas Property Code 24A.006

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

(c) This section does not limit the occupant’s remedies under any other law for recovery of the property of the occupant or the occupant’s dependent.

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