Texas · Forcible Detainer

eFile Evictions with Texas Courts

Manage the Texas eviction process from notice to writ of possession in Connect2Court — Justice Court filings without portal-by-portal re-entry.

Major metros · Justice Court
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Notice before filing
Required Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005
Suit filed in
JP Court for the precinct
The process

The Texas Eviction Process

Connect2Court facilitates speed and visibility at each step. A brief explanation of each stage is below. Eviction suits are filed in the Justice of the Peace court for the precinct where the property sits.

Directory note. Each Texas county has multiple Justice of the Peace precincts with their own dockets, so this directory lists counties rather than individual precinct docket links. Confirm the correct precinct before filing.

Step 01

Deliver Notice to Pay or Vacate Provide the tenant the required written notice before filing an eviction case.

Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005

How Connect2Court helps

Generate notices in bulk

Turn a delinquency list into every notice in seconds. Deliver them yourself, or have a Connect2Court process server deliver them for you.

Step 02

File Eviction Suit File the eviction case with the appropriate Justice Court for the precinct where the property is located.

Tex. Prop. Code §§ 24.004, 24.00505

How Connect2Court helps

Generate, eSign, and eFile

Build the petition and supporting documents for the court that receives them, then submit through the state eFiling system without re-keying.

Step 03

Serve Tenant The tenant is served with the citation, petition, and required documents.

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 510

Decision point

Response / Summary Disposition The tenant may respond to the case. In qualifying cases, the court may enter judgment without a trial if there are no genuinely disputed facts.

Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005106

Path A · No genuine dispute

Summary Disposition

Where the statute allows and the facts are not genuinely disputed, the court may enter judgment without a full trial — the faster route to a writ.

Path B · Contested

Trial & Judgment

If necessary, the case proceeds to trial where the court determines possession (Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005106; Tex. R. Civ. P. 510).

  • Rules for landlord: The court may enter judgment for possession in the landlord's favor.
  • Rules for tenant: The case may be dismissed. The path ends here.
Step 04

Writ of Possession After judgment and the applicable appeal period, obtain a Writ of Possession.

Tex. Prop. Code § 24.0061; Tex. R. Civ. P. 510

How Connect2Court helps

File the writ when the window opens

Connect2Court tracks judgment timing and helps you generate and eFile the writ once the statutory window is open.

Step 05

Regain Possession The writ is executed and possession of the property is returned to the landlord.

Tex. Prop. Code § 24.0061; Tex. R. Civ. P. 510

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to what Texas operators and attorneys ask before filing with Connect2Court.

Which court hears a Texas eviction?

Eviction (forcible detainer) suits are filed in the Justice of the Peace court for the precinct where the rental property sits — not in county district court for possession.

What notice is required before filing?

Texas Property Code § 24.005 requires written notice to vacate (or pay or vacate, as applicable) before an eviction suit is filed. Timing and delivery rules depend on the tenancy and the notice used.

Do you provide per-precinct docket links?

No. Many counties have multiple JP precincts with separate dockets, so we list major filing counties rather than deep-linking every precinct docket. Confirm the correct precinct before you file.

Can I eFile subsequent documents like a writ?

Yes. After judgment and the applicable appeal period, Connect2Court supports generating and eFiling a Writ of Possession under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.0061 and Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.

Which metros do you cover?

We focus on the major Texas markets listed in the directory below. If your county is not listed, contact us — coverage expands as eFiling and local practice allow.

Is Connect2Court a law firm?

No. We provide technology and related services for the eviction process. We do not give legal advice. If you need an attorney, we can help you find one.

Still have questions? Send us a message.

Additional resources

Court Directory

Major Texas filing counties. Confirm the correct Justice of the Peace precinct for the property before filing — docket links are omitted because most counties have multiple JP courts.

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Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24
Forcible Entry and Detainer
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Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005
Notice to Vacate
Statute link needed
Tex. Prop. Code § 24.0061
Writ of Possession
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