Texas Eviction court process & timeline

How does the eviction court process work in Texas?

A landlord who wins an eviction suit gets a judgment for possession and a writ of possession. The writ cannot issue before the 6th day after the judgment, unless a possession bond has been filed and approved.

Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 24.0061(a)-(b) · last checked 2026-10-15