Eviction Notice Requirements in Texas

Summary

Texas landlords must usually give you a 3-day written notice to vacate before they can file an eviction lawsuit in court. This notice can be delivered in person or via mail.

Rights & Rules

01.
The landlord must give you at least 3 days' written notice to leave before filing a lawsuit, unless your lease specifically says a different amount of time.
02.
The notice can be handed to you, handed to anyone 16+ in the house, or taped to the INSIDE of your front door.
03.
The landlord cannot just kick you out; they MUST win a court case and get a 'Writ of Possession' before the Constable can remove you.
04.
If they want to collect attorney's fees from you, they must give you an 11-day notice instead of 3 days.

Penalties

01.
If you lose an eviction case, you may be forced to leave within 24 hours of the final notice (Writ of Possession).
02.
Evictions in Texas move very fast (often resolved in 2-3 weeks).

Verified Citations

Texas Property Code Section 24.005

Source

"If the occupant is a tenant under a written lease or oral rental agreement, the landlord must give the tenant at least three days' written notice to vacate... before the landlord files a forcible detainer suit..."