Eviction Cases

An eviction case is a lawsuit brought to recover possession of real property often by a landlord against a tenant under Chapter 24 of the Texas Property Code and are governed by Rule 510 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

A claim for rent may be joined with an eviction case if the amount of rent due and unpaid is not more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any. Eviction cases are governed by Rules 500-507 and 510 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent of any conflict between Rule 510 and the rest of Part V, Rule 510 applies.

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

For information on Justice Court Rules, please visit Texas Judicial Branch Rules and Forms website.

A court date will be provided when case is processed.

FILE YOUR CASE ONLINE:

E-File Texas

E-File Guide and File

FORMS:

1. Petition for Eviction

2. Petition for Eviction-Squatter with Motion for Summary Disposition

3. Petition for Eviction Manufactured Home

4. Military Affidavit and Certificate of Last Known Address

To provide proof of Military status, please visit Single Record Request to verify Active Duty Status.

PAYMENT:

Prior to filing your petition, please review all information to ensure everything is correct, clear and legible. If any errors are made and your tenant cannot be served, you may have to pay additional fees.

1. File with Justice Court 6 and serve in Tarrant County. If you are unable to afford payment of costs you may file an Affidavit of Inability to Pay Costs.

$54 filing fee
$90 Constable fee for each person being served

2. At the time your case is filed the clerk will give you a tentative court date and will be approximately 14 days from the day you file. No other setting notice will be given unless the case has to be rescheduled.

3. If your case has settled before your court date, you can file a dismissal to remove it from the docket.

4. Documents you will need for your court date:

Lease/Contract
Copy of Notice to Vacate
Military Affidavit and Certificate of Last Known Address
SCRA proof from military website
Ledger
Any other documents you want the Judge to review

5. If you have procedural questions regarding your case, please call the court 817-370-4525 or you may email jp6clerk@tarrantcountytx.gov.

For additional information for a Plaintiff filing a suit, please view Filing an Eviction Case

For Defendant information, please view When an Eviction Case Has Been Filed

Appeal Information