An eviction must be filed in the Justice precinct where the rental property is located. Texas Property Code, Sec. 24.005 sets out the notice requirements for eviction suits. (Unless the notice requirements are stated in the signed lease.)
The Justice Courts also have jurisdiction of cases of forcible entry and detainer, or evictions. Justice Courts do not have jurisdiction of suits for divorce, suits to recover damages for slander or defamation, suits for title to land, or suits to enforce a lien on land. See Sec. 27.031, Texas Government Code.
The hearing may be held in a courtroom, or, sometimes, in an office. The landlord must be present for the case to proceed. The tenant is not required by law to appear, but should if they want to present evidence, argue the case, or even just ask for more time to move.
The Bexar County District Clerk's Office is located at 101 W. Nueva, Suite 217, San Antonio, Texas 78205. They can be reached at (210) 335-2113.
The notice will usually contain a stated reason for the eviction, a delivery date and a notice when to vacate the property - usually in 3 days. You do not have to leave the property by the date indicated. This is an attempt to have you vacate the property.
The Civil Division also enforces levies and conducts Constable's sales to aid in the collection of monetary judgments on Writs. The most common civil action taken in the Justice of the Peace Courts is evictions. This action can either evict a tenant from a rental property or gain possession of owned property.
Bexar County, Texas contains twenty-seven judicial districts, two probate courts, one county court, and fifteen county courts at law.
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