Judge Moreno, JP 4-2 Miscellaneous Forms Grand Prairie Office – 106 W. Church Street, Suite 210 Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 (214) 589-7000 Main A judicial foreclosure requires the lienholder to file a civil lawsuit against the homeowner.Most foreclosures in Texas are non-judicial. These are held on the first Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 4 pm at a designated spot. This guide explains what property is protected (or "exempt") from creditors and what you need to do if your exempt money or property has been taken or frozen. The Texas Supreme Court has issued Texas Rules of Civil Procedure relating to exempt property and postjudgment collection. Note: Keep in mind, that most mortgage companies will not accept a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Many forms in Texas are not available in a fill-in-the-blank format. It is also important to note that a sheriff's sale only conveys the judgment debtor's interest in the property to the buyer. Tex. Civ. Lenders must follow specific rules when initiating this act.