Texas Finance Code 36.302 – Proof of Claim
(a) A proof of claim must be in writing, be signed by the claimant, and include:
(1) a statement of the claim;
(2) a description of the consideration for the claim;
(3) a statement of whether collateral is held or a security interest is asserted against the claim and, if so, a description of the collateral or security interest;
(4) a statement of any right of priority of payment for the claim or other specific right asserted by the claimant;
(5) a statement of whether a payment has been made on the claim and, if so, the amount and source of the payment, to the extent known by the claimant;
(6) a statement that the amount claimed is justly owed by the bank in liquidation to the claimant; and
(7) any other matter that is required by the court.
(b) The receiver may designate the form of the proof of claim. A proof of claim must be filed under oath unless the oath is waived by the receiver. A proof of claim filed with the receiver is considered filed in an official proceeding for purposes of Chapter 37, Penal Code.
Terms Used In Texas Finance Code 36.302
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) If a claim is founded on a written instrument, the original instrument, unless lost or destroyed, must be filed with the proof of claim. After the instrument is filed, the receiver may permit the claimant to substitute a copy of the instrument until the final disposition of the claim. If the instrument is lost or destroyed, a statement of that fact and of the circumstances of the loss or destruction must be filed under oath with the claim.