Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 24.001–24.011 § 24.0043
AUTHORITY TO MODIFY OR SUSPEND EVICTION PROCEDURES.
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Sec. 24.0043. AUTHORITY TO MODIFY OR SUSPEND EVICTION PROCEDURES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) but notwithstanding any other law, only the legislature may modify or suspend procedures prescribed by this chapter.(b) This section does not affect the authority of the supreme court to modify or suspend certain provisions for the conduct of any court proceedings affected by a disaster under Section 22.0035(b), Government Code, but such a modification or suspension may be applied to an eviction suit only if:(1) the modification or suspension is applicable to all courts similarly affected by the disaster without regard to the subject matter of an action; and(2) any request for the modification or suspension is made in writing and available to the public. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (S.B. 38), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2026.Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 12.09, eff. January 1, 2026.
Texas Property Code § 24.0043 establishes that the power to change or pause the eviction procedures set out in Chapter 24 belongs exclusively to the Texas Legislature. The only exception is that the Texas Supreme Court retains limited authority to modify or suspend court procedures during a declared disaster under Government Code § 22.0035(b), but only if those changes apply equally to all courts affected by the disaster regardless of case type, and only if the request is made in writing and made publicly available. This provision, effective January 1, 2026, is designed to prevent executive agencies, local governments, or courts from unilaterally altering eviction rules outside of those narrow circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 24.0043, property owners and managers can rely on the fact that the eviction procedures in Chapter 24 cannot be informally altered by local ordinances, executive orders, or court rules outside the specific disaster-related exception. Compliant operators generally stay informed about any legislative changes to Chapter 24 procedures and monitor whether any Texas Supreme Court disaster-related modifications have been publicly issued and apply to their jurisdiction. Knowing the source of any procedural change—and confirming it meets the requirements of § 24.0043—helps operators ensure they are following lawfully enacted procedures.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 24.0043 gives tenants a structural protection: the rules governing eviction proceedings in Texas can only be changed by the Legislature or, in very limited disaster circumstances, by the Texas Supreme Court under the conditions described in the provision. If a tenant believes an eviction proceeding is being conducted under procedures that were modified outside these authorized channels, that concern may be raised as a procedural issue in the eviction case itself. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid providers familiar with Texas property law can help tenants understand whether the procedures used in a particular proceeding are consistent with § 24.0043.
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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