1-1                                   AN ACT
 1-2     relating to the execution of certain writs in an action to
 1-3     determine possession of certain leased premises.
 1-4           BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
 1-5           SECTION 1.  Subsection (d), Section 93.003, Property Code, is
 1-6     amended to read as follows:
 1-7           (d)  The writ of reentry must be served on either the
 1-8     landlord or the landlord's management company, on-premises manager,
 1-9     or rent collector in the same manner as a writ of possession in a
1-10     forcible detainer action.  A sheriff or constable may use
1-11     reasonable force in executing a writ of reentry under this section.
1-12           SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
1-13     a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
1-14     provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
1-15     Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
1-16     Act takes effect September 1, 2001.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I hereby certify that S.B. No. 591 passed the Senate on
         March 19, 2001, by the following vote:  Yeas 29, Nays 0, one
         present, not voting.
                                             _______________________________
                                                 Secretary of the Senate
               I hereby certify that S.B. No. 591 passed the House on
         May 16, 2001, by the following vote:  Yeas 136, Nays 0, two
         present, not voting.
                                             _______________________________
                                                Chief Clerk of the House
         Approved:
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                      Date
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                    Governor