If the document you are filing is from a Texas court, it must be a complete original court-issued certified copy. This 2011 article from the Texas Lawyer discussing the complications that arise when a creditor tries to place a judgment lien on an exempt homestead property.You can't pay bills with a judgment: How to turn a court victory into a judgment lien, and use it to collect from your customer's property. To place a judgment lien, you or your attorney file an abstract of judgment (AJ) in any county where the defendant owns nonexempt property. Effective January 1, 2014, the Supreme Court of Texas mandated that all attorneys must electronically file court documents in the Harris County Probate Courts. Default Judgment was entered against defendant, Amtex investment Company. Please fill out the form below to send an email this agent.