Texas — Plaintiff's Garnishment Bond
Use the Texas court's actual prejudgment garnishment security order. Rule 658a specifies a defendant payee and court-fixed sum; it does not make twice the plaintiff's entire debt the starting amount for every application.
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- Recorded state
- Texas
- Bond type
- Attachment, Replevin & Garnishment Bond
- Category
- Court, probate & fiduciary
What this bond does
Provide the plaintiff security required before final judgment for the actual garnishment writ and accepted execution.
- Who needs it
- The party applying for prejudgment garnishment and advisers preparing that file.
- Who it protects
- The rule addresses prosecution of the suit and adjudged damages or costs for wrongfully obtaining garnishment, within the security penalty. It does not guarantee payment by the garnishee or successful collection.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Texas Judicial Branch:Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule658a (opens in a new tab)Checked October 26, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm judgment status and actual security order.
- Identify plaintiff, defendant, garnishee and case.
- Provide the court-fixed sum and acceptable surety requirements.
- Include any actual later reduction or adjustment order.
Questions about this bond
Should I automatically double the full debt?
Rule 658a starts with the court-ordered amount. Its later reduction provision has specific answer, notice and hearing conditions; do not use it as a self-calculated starting limit.
Does the stated rule apply identically after judgment?
Its security-before-issuance language is expressly before final judgment. Bring the actual case stage and requirement for confirmation.
Does application prove that the garnishee owes money?
No. The security application does not establish the garnishee's indebtedness or decide the underlying claim.