Texas Eviction Process

If you rent a place in Texas but don’t follow the rules—like not paying rent or breaking the lease—the landlord can ask you to leave. Here’s how it works:

Step 1: The Warning (Notice to Vacate)

Your landlord has to give you a written note (called a Notice to Vacate) telling you to leave. They usually give you at least 3 days, but it could be shorter or longer, depending on your lease.

Step 2: The Court Case (Filing for Eviction)

If you don’t leave, the landlord can go to court and file an eviction lawsuit. You’ll get a paper called a citation that tells you when to show up in court.

Step 3: The Court Hearing (Eviction Trial)

A judge will listen to both sides—you and the landlord. If the judge agrees with the landlord, you might have to leave your home.

Step 4: Moving Out (Final Notice & Lockout)

If you lose the case, the judge will give you a few days to move out (usually 6 days). If you don’t, the landlord can ask the constable (a type of police officer) to make you leave on the 7 day which is called a Wit of Possession.

That’s it! If you ever get an eviction notice, try to talk to your landlord or get legal help before it goes to cour

Price
Eviction Case to File is $154.00
Writ of Possession $205.00