The Texas Eviction Process

A step-by-step walkthrough of the Texas Justice of the Peace eviction process — from the required notice to vacate through post-judgment writ of possession.

The Five Stages

1. Notice to Vacate — statutory or lease-required notice is served on the tenant.
2. Petition Filing — forcible detainer petition filed in the correct JP precinct.
3. Service & Hearing — constable or private process server delivers citation; hearing is set.
4. Judgment — JP court rules. If possession is granted, the statutory appeal window opens.
5. Writ of Possession — filed after the window closes if the tenant has not vacated; constable executes.

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Phone: (945) 998-0643 · Email: [email protected]

8080 N Central Expy, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75221 — Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (by appointment only)

DFW Eviction Pros, LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We represent landlords as authorized agents in Justice of the Peace court eviction proceedings under Texas Property Code § 24.011 and Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.4. Appeals and matters outside JP court jurisdiction require licensed attorney representation. For legal counsel, consult a licensed Texas attorney.