To try and collect on a foreign judgment here in Texas, the winning party must file their foreign judgment with a Texas court in order to have it "domesticated. To place a judgment lien, you or your attorney file an abstract of judgment (AJ) in any county where the defendant owns nonexempt property.In Texas, you can attach a property lien to a debtor's real estate to collect a court judgment. A foreign judgment must be domesticated in Texas for an abstract of judgment to be filed against the judgment debtor's property. It is very difficult to collect a money judgment in Texas. This guide contains instructions for how to complete the form, turn it in, and prepare for your hearing on exemptions. You must answer the questions if you have a judgment against you and receive postjudgment discovery. The abstract is filed in the county where the defendant lives or where we know they own property. Texas Property Code - PROP § 52.0012. In Texas, judgment liens can remain attached to your property for up to 10 years.