Bank Garnishment Over Judgments From Another State

[Disupermom]

I live in Texas now but owe the State of Oregon back taxes from when I lived there. Is it possible for Oregon to garnish my bank account here in Texas?

[seniorjudge]

Q: I live in Texas now but owe the State of Oregon back taxes from when I lived there. Is it possible for Oregon to garnish my bank account here in Texas?

A: Yes, if they get a judgment against you.

[Disupermom]

Would they have to file suit here in Texas and get a judgment? Wouldn't that be a lot of trouble and expense?

[seniorjudge]

Q: Would they have to file suit here in Texas and get a judgment?

A: No. They would file suit in Oregon since the debt arose there. Then when they got the judgment in Oregon, they would register it in Texas and go after your assets.


Q: Wouldn't that be a lot of trouble and expense?

A: No.