(a) A judgment abstracted after September 1, 1993, may not be recorded unless:
(1) a mailing address for each plaintiff or judgment creditor appears on the abstract of judgment; or
(2) a penalty filing fee equal to the greater of $25 or twice the statutory recording fee for the abstract is paid.
(b) The validity of an abstracted judgment as between the parties is not affected by a failure to include an address for each plaintiff or judgment creditor in the abstracted judgment.

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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 52.0041

  • Abstract of judgment: In a federal criminal proceeding, A certification from a U.S. District Court clerk that a judgment of restitution was entered against the defendant owing to the victim. If the defendant inherits, owns, or sells real property or holdings, these assets can then be attached at the state and local levels as well.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

(c) Payment of a filing fee and acceptance of the abstract of judgment by a county clerk for recording creates a conclusive presumption that the requirements of this section have been met.