Texas Eviction Process Explained

Summary

In Texas, landlords must provide a written notice to vacate before filing an eviction lawsuit. After the notice, they cant remove you without a court order. Even with a court order, only a constable or sheriff, not the landlord, can physically remove you. Police officers may advise you to comply with a legal eviction order but wont assist in an illegal eviction. If theres a legal eviction order, the police may enforce it, but they cant force you to leave immediately without a place to go. They may suggest contacting local housing or social services for emergency accommodation. Always consult a legal professional for advice.

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Janiah Haynes
Hello Janiah Haynes, nice to meet you. How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
can I be put out of the house im living in today ?
Hello Janiah, eviction processes vary by location. Can you please tell me where you are located so I may provide more accurate information?
Baytown Texas
Hello Janiah, in Texas:
- Landlords must provide a written notice to vacate before filing an eviction lawsuit.
- After the notice, they can't remove you without a court order.
- Even with a court order, only a constable or sheriff, not the landlord, can physically remove you.
Please consult a lawyer for personal advice.
what will the cops say ?
Hello Janiah, police officers in Texas typically enforce the law, so:
- They may advise you to comply with a legal eviction order.
- They won't assist in an illegal eviction.
- They'll likely suggest seeking legal advice.
Note: They're not lawyers, so their advice is based on law enforcement, not legal interpretation.
Will they make me leave today even with nowhere to go ?
Hello Janiah, if there's a legal eviction order, the police may enforce it. However, they can't force you to leave immediately without a place to go. They may suggest contacting local housing or social services for emergency accommodation. Always consult a legal professional for advice.