(a) A writ or other process other than a citation or notice must be directed “To any sheriff or constable within the State of Texas.”
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a writ or other process other than a citation or notice may not be held defective because the process is directed to the sheriff or a constable of a named county if the process is properly served within that county by an officer authorized to serve the process.

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Terms Used In Texas Estates Code 1051.002

  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.