Agriculture Code § 142.014

Sec. 142.014. RECOVERY BY OWNER OF PROCEEDS OF SALE. Not later than the 180th day after the date of sale of an estray under this chapter, the original owner of the estray may recover the net proceeds of the sale if: (1) the owner has provided the sheriff with an affidavit of ownership containing the information prescribed by Section 142.010(b); (2) the sheriff has approved the affidavit; (3) the approved affidavit has been filed in the estray records of the county clerk; and (4) the sheriff has signed a county voucher directing the payment. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 51, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 191 (S.B. 1357), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.