Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 24.001–24.011 § 24.00511
APPEAL BOND FOR CERTAIN EVICTION SUITS.
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Sec. 24.00511. APPEAL BOND FOR CERTAIN EVICTION SUITS. (a) In a residential eviction suit, the justice court shall state in the court's judgment the amount of the appeal bond, taking into consideration the money required to be paid into the court registry under Section 24.0053.(b) In addition to meeting all other requirements of law, the bond must require the surety to provide the surety's contact information, including an address, phone number, and e-mail address, if any. If any of the contact information changes, the surety shall inform the court of the surety's new contact information. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 1334), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960 (S.B. 38), Sec. 8, eff. January 1, 2026.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.00511, when a justice court issues a judgment in a residential eviction case, it must specify the amount of the appeal bond in that judgment, factoring in any amounts required to be deposited into the court registry under the related registry provision. Any surety on the bond must supply contact details—address, phone number, and email address—and must notify the court if that information changes. This rule governs the procedural mechanics of appealing an eviction judgment, ensuring the court and parties can reach the surety throughout the appeal process.
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Under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.00511, a landlord involved in a residential eviction proceeding should be aware that if the tenant appeals, the justice court will set the appeal bond amount in its judgment, accounting for any registry deposit obligations. Compliant operators typically track the bond amount and surety contact information on file with the court, since those details affect the enforceability of the appeal. Staying informed about whether the surety's contact information remains current can help a landlord monitor the status of any pending appeal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tex. Prop. Code § 24.00511 establishes that a tenant who wishes to appeal a residential eviction judgment must post an appeal bond in the amount set by the justice court, with a surety whose contact information is on record with the court. If the surety's contact details change during the appeal, the surety is required to update the court, which helps protect the integrity of the appeal process. Tenants navigating an eviction appeal may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the bond amount is calculated and what options may be available for meeting the bond requirement.
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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