Can I force the sheriff to enforce a writ of execution in Texas?

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Accepted Answer

This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including In re Hector Hernandez. You cannot "leapfrog" the trial court when a sheriff or constable refuses to execute a writ. To compel a county official to perform a ministerial duty, you must first file a petition for writ of mandamus in the district court; filing directly in the court of appeals will result in a jurisdictional dismissal.

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Can I force the sheriff to enforce a writ of execution in Texas?