Property Ownership
Under Texas law, a 'writ of possession' in an eviction case allows:
AThe tenant to claim ownership of the property
BThe constable or sheriff to remove the tenant and their belongings after a final eviction judgment✓ Correct
CThe landlord to retain the tenant's personal property
DTREC to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes
Explanation
A writ of possession is issued by the court after a final eviction judgment and gives the landlord the right to have law enforcement remove the tenant and their belongings from the property. It is the final step in the eviction process after the landlord wins the lawsuit and any appeals period expires.
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