Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 24.001–24.011 § 24.00521
CONTEST OF CERTAIN APPEAL BONDS IN COUNTY COURT.
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Sec. 24.00521. CONTEST OF CERTAIN APPEAL BONDS IN COUNTY COURT. A contest under Section 24.00512 does not preclude a party from contesting the appeal bond in the county court after the county court has jurisdiction over the eviction suit. After the county court has jurisdiction over the eviction suit, the county court may modify the amount or form of the bond and determine the sufficiency of the surety. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 1334), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016.
Section 24.00521 of the Texas Property Code establishes that a prior challenge to an appeal bond at the justice court level does not prevent either party from raising a new challenge to that bond once the eviction case moves to county court. Once the county court gains jurisdiction over the eviction suit, it holds independent authority to adjust the bond's dollar amount, change its form, or evaluate whether the surety is adequate. This provision ensures that bond-related disputes can be revisited at the county court stage regardless of what happened in earlier proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.00521, property owners and managers involved in an eviction appeal should be aware that the county court retains the power to review and modify the appeal bond even if a bond contest already occurred at the justice court level. Compliant operators generally track the status of any appeal bond throughout the proceedings and remain prepared to respond to a bond challenge once the county court assumes jurisdiction. Staying informed about the bond's amount, form, and surety status at each stage of the eviction process is a standard part of managing an appeal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tex. Prop. Code § 24.00521 preserves a tenant's ability to contest the appeal bond in county court even if a challenge was already made at the justice court stage under Section 24.00512. Once the county court has jurisdiction over the eviction suit, a tenant may raise concerns about the bond's amount, form, or the adequacy of the surety directly with that court. Tenants who believe an appeal bond is improper may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the procedural options available at the county court level.
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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