Demystifying the Texas Eviction Process
Understand Every Step of the Eviction Journey to Defend Your Home Effectively
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Facing eviction can feel like navigating a legal maze. In Texas, there are specific steps landlords must follow, and understanding these procedures is crucial for tenants to assert their rights and seek favorable outcomes. It’s not just about owing rent; proper legal notices, court filings, and timelines are all part of the process.
Our goal is to provide clarity on this often-confusing process, empowering you with knowledge about what to expect at each stage. While complex, it is a process with defined rules, and knowing these rules is the first step in building your defense and exploring options to stay in your home or gain necessary time.
The Key Stages of a Texas Eviction
Notice to Vacate
The landlord must give you a written notice to vacate the premises. This notice is typically 3 days, but can be longer depending on your lease.
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If you do not move out after the notice period expires, the landlord can file an eviction lawsuit (Forcible Detainer) in Justice Court.
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You will be formally served with a court document called a Citation, informing you of the lawsuit and the date/time of your court hearing.
Court Hearing
You must appear in Justice Court on the date specified in the Citation to present your case to the judge.
Judgment
The judge will issue a judgment based on the evidence. If the judgment is for the landlord, you have 5 days to appeal or move out.
Writ of Possession
If you lose and do not appeal within 5 days, the landlord can request a Writ of Possession, which authorizes law enforcement to remove you from the property.
How Eviction Blocker Group Can Help
At the Notice to Vacate Stage:
We can review your notice, explain your rights, and discuss strategies to potentially negotiate with your landlord or prepare for future steps.
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During Filing & Service:
Our Online Forms and E-Filing service ensures your initial response documents (like an Answer) are prepared and filed correctly and on time, preventing a default judgment.
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Before & During the Court Hearing:
Explore our Eviction Extensions Program to potentially delay your court date or gain time post-judgment. We can also discuss our Authorized Agent Appearances service if eligible in your county.
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After Judgment & Before Writ:
If the judgment is against you, we can help you understand your options, including filing an Appeal within the critical 5-day window, which can further delay enforcement.