Tex. Prop. Code § 42.002

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 42.002 - Personal Property

(a) The following personal property is exempt under Section 42.001(a):

(1) home furnishings, including family heirlooms;

(2) provisions for consumption;

(3) farming or ranching vehicles and implements;

(4) tools, equipment, books, and apparatus, including boats and motor vehicles used in a trade or profession;

(5) wearing apparel;

(6) jewelry not to exceed 25 percent of the aggregate limitations prescribed by Section 42.001(a);

(7) two firearms;

(8) athletic and sporting equipment, including bicycles;

(9) a two-wheeled, three-wheeled, or four-wheeled motor vehicle for each member of a family or single adult who holds a driver's license or who does not hold a driver's license but who relies on another person to operate the vehicle for the benefit of the nonlicensed person;

(10) the following animals and forage on hand for their consumption:

(A) two horses, mules, or donkeys and a saddle, blanket, and bridle for each;

(B) 12 head of cattle;

(C) 60 head of other types of livestock; and

(D) 120 fowl; and

(11) household pets.

(b) Personal property, unless precluded from being encumbered by other law, may be encumbered by a security interest under Subchapter B, Chapter 9, Business & Commerce Code, or Subchapter F, Chapter 501, Transportation Code, or by a lien fixed by other law, and the security interest or lien may not be avoided on the ground that the property is exempt under this chapter.

Tex. Prop. Code § 42.002

Amended By Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 414, Sec. 2.36, eff. 7/1/2001

Amended By Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 846, Sec. 1, eff. 8/30/1999.

Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.245, eff. 9/1/1997

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 175, Sec. 1, eff. 5/24/1991

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3522, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1984.

Amended By Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 216, Sec. 1, eff. May, 17, 1993