Tex. R. Civ. P. 601
As amended through August 27, 2024
In determining whether the property attached is perishable, and the necessity or advantage or ordering a sale thereof, the judge or justice of the peace may act upon affidavits in writing or oral testimony, and may by a preliminary order entered of record, with or without notice to the parties as the urgency of the case in his opinion requires, direct the sheriff or constable to sell such property at public auction for cash, and thereupon the officer shall sell it accordingly.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 601