If a person is unable to enter a residence or former residence to retrieve property belonging to the person or the person's dependent because the current occupant is denying the person entry, the person may apply to the Justice Court for an order authorizing the person to enter the residence, accompanied by a peace officer, to retrieve specific items of personal property according to the Texas Property Code Section 24A.002.

The applicant, under oath, must certify that the applicant or the applicant's minor dependent requires personal items located in the residence that is only of the following types:

• medical records
• medicine and medical supplies
• clothing
• child-care items
• legal or financial documents
• checks, bank info or credit cards in the name of the applicant
• employment records
• personal identification documents
• copies of electronic records containing legal or financial documents
• assistance or service animals used by applicant or their dependents
• applicants’ tools, equipment, books, and apparatus used for applicant’s trade or profession

If the Judge grants the application, a bond will be set, a hearing date and time will be issued and the occupant will be served by the Constable with notice of the hearing.

To determine the venue for your case, refer to the Texas Property Code Section 24A.002. Please visit Texas Constitution and Statutes website.

To search the Justice Court Precinct for your case, please visit Tarrant County Comprehensive Address Information Directory.

Self-Help Legal Information Packet: When You Have Been Locked Out or Your Landlord Has Cut Off Your Utilities

Writ of Retrieval, Re-Entry, and Restoration Paquete con Informacion

FORMS NEEDED:

• Application for Writ of Retrieval (Adobe Sign)
• Application for Writ of Retrieval (Print and Submit)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Fees
• $54 filing fee
  
• $75 Constable fee if the application is approved
  
• $155 Constable fee if Writ of Retrieval is granted

***To file case, please fill out the Adobe Sign application or submit it to JP1court@tarrantcountytx.gov***

• If you cannot afford the filing fee and court cost, please submit a Statement of Inability to Afford Court Cost along with the application.

Accessibility Notice: Due to the complexity of the preceding documents, these documents are scanned images. If you require assistance in accessing the information, please contact Justice Court One at 817-884-1395.