Step 01
Deliver Notice to Pay or Vacate Provide the tenant the required written notice before filing an eviction case. Connect2Court does not generate or serve this notice in Texas.
Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005
Texas · Evictions
eFile Evictions with Texas Courts
File the eviction suit and the writ of possession in Texas Justice Court without portal-by-portal re-entry. We do not generate Texas notices or run process service here.
The process
The Texas Eviction Process
Eviction suits are filed in the Justice of the Peace court for the precinct where the property sits. Connect2Court eFiles the suit and the writ of possession. The notice and service steps below are the court process — we do not generate Texas notices or arrange service.
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 02
How Connect2Court helps
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 helpsGenerate, 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 04How Connect2Court helps
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 helpsFile 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. Harris has a county-wide case search; other counties link to re:SearchTX when there is no single precinct docket.
| County | Court site | Case docket |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| Collin County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| Dallas County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| Denton County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| El Paso County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| Fort Bend County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| Harris County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| Hidalgo County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| Tarrant County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
| Travis County | Court site ↗ | Case docket ↗ |
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