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Default judgments and judgments

What is a release of judgment?

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A document the creditor signs and files showing the judgment is paid or settled. It clears any judgment lien from property records. Always get one after you pay a judgment.

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Updated November 2026. General information about Texas law, not legal advice for your case. Laws and court rules change; we review these answers regularly.

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