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If the defendant responds to the lawsuit, then it can take months or even years, to finally get to a judgment – depending on how hard the defendant fights. If the defendant does not answer the lawsuit and we secure a default judgment, we must wait an additional 30 days before taking further actions.
If you have a judgment against you and you fail to comply with those orders, you can be arrested for contempt of court.
How To eFile. Choose an electronic filing service provider (EFSP) at eFileTexas. An electronic filing service provider (EFSP) is required to help you file your documents and act as the intermediary between you and the eFileTexas system. For eFiling questions you may call 210-335-2496 or 855-839-3453.
Do judgments expire in Texas? Judgments awarded in Texas to a non-government creditor are generally valid for ten years but can be renewed for longer. If a judgment is not renewed, it will become dormant. A creditor can request to revive a dormant judgment to continue to try and collect the debt.
Generally, to file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment must be issued by the justice court. Some justice courts have a form available on their website to request an abstract of judgment.