Information About Eviction Cases

The 89th Legislature passed major changes to Chapter 24 of the Texas Property Code effective January 1, 2026 that impact all eviction cases filed on or after January 1, 2026. While we work to update our website with the new information, please visit the Texas Legislature Online website to read the changes in SB 38 and Chapter 24 of the Texas Property Code.

The Texas Supreme Court has also preliminarily approved amendments to Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to account for the changes made in SB 38, which took effect January 1, 2026 for all evictions cases filed on or after January 1, 2026. Visit the Texas Supreme Court’s website to read the proposed rule changes.

For a complete updated version of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure governing filings in justice courts, including the new Rule 510, click here.

An updated Petition for Eviction is available here.
Additional forms for submission to the Court will be added to this site as they are developed.

As stated elsewhere on our website, the information provided on this website is intended to be basic information relative to the laws governing procedures for eviction cases in Texas and Harris County. These laws are changing and information on this website may not be current. This information is not a comprehensive treatment of the subject, and, as courts are not allowed to give legal advice, this information is not intended as legal advice and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.

For additional information on evictions, you may visit the Texas Law Help website or review the Texas Justice Court Training Center’s Self-Represented Litigant Packet.

General Information

This information is furnished to you to provide basic information relative to the law governing procedures for eviction cases in the Harris County Justice Courts.

The Harris County Justices of the Peace and the Clerks of the Harris County Justice Courts are not allowed to give legal advice. You are urged to review the applicable laws and to consult an attorney of your choice for further information or answers to specific legal questions.

You have the right to a trial by a jury and to be represented by an attorney of your choice, or to represent yourself.

Disclaimer: The law is constantly changing and there may be times when the information on this web site will not be current. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. This information is not a comprehensive treatment of the subject and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.