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[Temporary Ex Parte] Writ Authorizing Entry and Property Retrieval
State of Texas)
TO THE [SHERIFF/CHIEF OF POLICE/CONSTABLE] OF [jurisdiction], TEXAS:
On [date] the Court signed its order in Cause No. [number], styled “[style of case],” ordering the issuance of this [Temporary Ex Parte] Writ Authorizing Entry and Property Retrieval. A certified copy of the order is attached to this writ.
The order authorizes [name of applicant], Applicant, accompanied by a peace officer, to enter the residence at [address, city], Texas to retrieve personal property described in the order.
You are ORDERED to provide a law enforcement officer from your department in accordance with section [24A.002/24A.0021] of the Texas Property Code—
1.to accompany Applicant to the residence covered by the order and assist Applicant in making the authorized entry and retrieving the specified property;
2.to provide [name of current occupant], if present at the time of entry, a copy of the writ;
3.to create an inventory listing the items Applicant retrieves for removal from the residence;
4.to provide a copy of the inventory to Applicant;
5.to provide a copy of the inventory to [name of current occupant], if present, or leave the copy in a conspicuous place in the residence;
6.to return the property to Applicant; and
7.to file the original inventory with this Court.
Include the following for temporary ex parte writ. |
This writ expires on [date].
Continue with the following. |
ISSUED ON ______________________________.
Clerk of the [designation] Court of [county]
County, Texas
By:
Deputy
Officer’s Return
I received this writ on ____________________ at __________ __.m. and executed it on ____________________ at __________ __.m. by __________________________.
I actually and necessarily traveled __________ miles in executing this writ, and my fees are $ __________.
This original returned on __________________________.
[Title of officer] of [jurisdiction], Texas
By: