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Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.007

VENUE.

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effective 8/28/1995TexasEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.007
Sec. 92.007. VENUE. Venue for an action under this chapter is governed by Section 15.0115, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3632, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 332, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 650, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1989; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 48, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 138, Sec. 9, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
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Plain English

Section 92.007 of the Texas Property Code establishes where lawsuits arising under the residential tenancy chapter (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355) must be filed. Rather than setting its own venue rules, this provision directs courts and parties to Section 15.0115 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which governs venue for landlord-tenant cases. In practice, this typically means that such actions are brought in the county where the rental property is located.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers involved in any dispute governed by Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.001–92.355 should be aware that § 92.007 ties venue to Section 15.0115 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Compliant operators generally ensure that any legal action they initiate is filed in the proper county as required by that cross-referenced statute, avoiding procedural challenges that could delay resolution. Familiarity with the applicable venue rules helps operators manage litigation efficiently and in the correct jurisdiction.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.007, any lawsuit brought under the residential tenancy chapter must be filed in the venue specified by Section 15.0115 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which is generally the county where the rental property is located. Tenants who believe a case has been filed in the wrong county may have grounds to raise a venue objection as part of the legal proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain how venue rules may affect a particular case filed under this chapter.

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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Effective Timeline

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 15.0115
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Tex. Prop. Code § 15.011
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.164
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.165
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.156
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.162
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.153
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.164
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.165
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.153
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.156
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.166
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.164
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.157
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.162
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.156
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.166
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.164
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.016
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.017
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.014
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.016
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.052
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0563
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.107
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.154
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.164
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.151
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.153
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.153
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.201
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.201
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.201
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.202
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.204
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.202
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.203
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.204
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.001
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.255
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.252
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.008
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.151
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0131
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.151
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.016
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.052
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.054
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0561
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0563
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.052
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.006
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0562
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0561
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0563
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.006
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0561
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.107
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.165
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.165
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.164
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.164
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.165
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.259
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.259
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.258
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.2611
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.301
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.332
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0563
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.352
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056

Related Rules

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TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
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§ 2
Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

Source Information

Source:https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm
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