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Sell a court judgment in Texas
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Short answer: In Texas, as in most states, a money judgment can usually be sold by assigning it to a buyer. Before you sell, check how much enforceable life the judgment has left, how interest accrues, and how the assignment is recorded. Facts below are marked verified only where we checked an official source.
Verification status: 4 of 4 topics checked against an official source. Not legal advice; verify with counsel.
How long does a judgment last, and can it be renewed?
If no writ of execution issues within 10 years after the judgment (or within 10 years of the previous writ), the judgment goes dormant and can't be executed on unless it is revived (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 34.001).
Source: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.34.htm. Checked October 2026.
What is the post-judgment interest rate?
The post-judgment rate is the prime rate, with a 5% floor and a 15% cap (Tex. Fin. Code § 304.003). Contract judgments follow § 304.002.
Source: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._fin._code_section_304.003. Checked October 2026.
How do you file an assignment of judgment?
A judgment may be sold if the transfer is in writing. The transfer can be filed with the papers of the suit if it is acknowledged or sworn like a deed (Tex. Prop. Code § 12.014).
Source: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._prop._code_section_12.014. Checked October 2026.
Do judgment buyers and collectors need a license?
Third-party debt collectors must obtain a surety bond and file a copy with the Secretary of State before collecting (Tex. Fin. Code § 392.101).
Source: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._fin._code_section_392.101. Checked October 2026.
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Can you sell a judgment in Texas?
Generally yes: money judgments are usually assignable, and the buyer files an assignment with the court that entered the judgment. Confirm Texas procedure and any licensing rules with counsel.
How long is a judgment valid in Texas?
If no writ of execution issues within 10 years after the judgment (or within 10 years of the previous writ), the judgment goes dormant and can't be executed on unless it is revived (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 34.001).
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Information only, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Verify with counsel before acting. Price figures are third-party estimates, not offers. Last reviewed: October 2026.