Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

wage garnishment

I live in the state of texas and i owe a payday loan from another state, (i got the loan online). they called me and threatened to garnishment my wages, can they do that. i work for the City Of houston and i really do not get paid much. what can my wages be garnished for in the state of texas.


Asked on 11/20/03, 2:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: wage garnishment

Your wages can be garnisheed in Texas for child support, student loans, and taxes owed to the IRS.

Civil debt, such as a payday loan, can't touch your current wages.

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Answered on 11/20/03, 3:30 pm


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