E171 | Suspending the Judgment: What's New in Texas Supersedeas

"Give yourself time, give yourself options." That refrain runs through this conversation as hosts Jody Sanders and Todd Smith break down what has changed in Texas supersedeas, the procedure for suspending a judgment during appeal. Drawing on Jody's Appellate Advocate article, "The Name's Bonds, Supersedeas Bonds," they cover the four ways to supersede a Texas judgment, how the required amount gets calculated, and the proof a debtor needs to rely on net worth or substantial economic harm. They focus on two fresh developments: the new mandatory alternative security under Rule 24.2(e), which lets some lower-net-worth debtors post non-cash assets and keep the income they produce, and the Texas Supreme Court's decision in In re Greystar Development & Construction, L.P., holding that the $25 million cap applies per debtor while leaving the joint-bond question open. They also get practical about why a net worth affidavit can stop enforcement and keep the sheriff away from your door. Listen in for a working field guide to suspending a Texas judgment. For more on supersedeas, revisit E35 with Daniel Huckabay, E123 on supersedeas and recent rule changes, and E158 with Arturo Ayala. 0:00 Intro 4:47 Checking Sureties and Bond Costs 8:37 Talking to Opposing Counsel Before Judgment 12:37 New Mandatory Alternative Security Under Rule 24.2(e) 19:10 Net Worth Affidavits and Proving It 22:29 Calculating Compensatory Damages Plus Interest 23:52 Other Judgments and Counter-Supersedeas 30:42 The Substantial Economic Harm Standard 36:09 Post-Greystar Changes: 20-Day Stay & Bond Reduction on Appeal 40:52 Tip: Don't Give Up on a Supersedeas Fight -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 171 Original Air Date: July 16, 2026 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. Produced and Powered by LawPods. Sponsored by Court Surety Bond Agency and Proceed (formerly Counsel Press). texapplawpod.com