Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 24.001–24.011 § 24.0041
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Sec. 24.0041. VENUE. An eviction suit must be brought in the justice precinct in which the real property is located. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (S.B. 38), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2026.
Section 24.0041 of the Texas Property Code establishes where an eviction lawsuit must be filed: specifically, in the justice precinct that contains the rental property at issue. This is a venue rule, meaning it governs the geographic location of the court proceeding rather than the underlying merits of the eviction. The provision takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies to eviction suits brought under Chapter 24 of the Texas Property Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.0041, a compliant landlord files any eviction suit in the justice court precinct where the rental property is physically located. Operators managing properties across multiple precincts or counties generally track each property's precinct assignment to ensure filings are made in the correct court. Filing in the wrong precinct could result in procedural complications, so confirming the property's precinct before initiating an eviction proceeding is a standard part of case preparation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tex. Prop. Code § 24.0041 gives tenants a procedural protection: an eviction case against them must be filed in the justice precinct where the rental property sits, not in a distant or inconvenient court. If a case appears to have been filed in the wrong precinct, that venue issue can potentially be raised as a procedural objection in the proceeding. Tenants who believe a venue rule has been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Texas justice court procedures.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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