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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.
If you were at fault for the injury, then the hospital lien cannot attach to your property. It only attaches to a claim for compensation that you have against another party for your injuries. You still need to make arrangements to settle your account or there are other legal remedies the hospital may pursue.
In Texas, creditors and medical bill collectors aren't allowed to place a lien on your house for medical bills. Texas has strong homestead protection laws that safeguard your residence from most creditors.
The state may file a TEFRA lien against one's home if it is believed that their stay in a nursing home is permanent. With a lien, a legal claim is made against the home to collect debt. This does not mean that the home must immediately be sold.
Filed in the County Where Services were Rendered: The lien must be filed with the county clerk's office in the county where the patient received treatment. If it's filed in a different county, the hospital lien may be deemed invalid per Texas hospital lien statute.