Tex. Civ. Practice & Remedies Code Section 17.003
Suit Against Nonresident or Transient Property Owner


For the purpose of establishing title to property, settling a lien or encumbrance on property, or determining an estate, interest, lien, or encumbrance, a person who claims an interest in the property may sue another person who claims an adverse interest or a lien or encumbrance but resides outside this state, resides in an unknown place, or is a transient. The plaintiff is not required to have actual possession of the property.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Section 17.003 — Suit Against Nonresident or Transient Property Owner, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.­17.­htm#17.­003 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 17.003’s source at texas​.gov