How much does an eviction cost in Texas? (2026)
Attorney fee $1,000 flat, plus estimated court costs by county below. Updated 2026-08-05 · Court: Justice of the Peace Court
The two parts of the bill
1. Attorney fee: $1,000, flat and in writing before any charge. Covers notice review, preparing and filing the case, and a licensed attorney handling an uncontested Texas eviction from filing through judgment.
2. Court and service costs, billed at the amount charged. Filing fees are set by each county court; writ and lockout fees apply only if the tenant does not move after judgment. We show estimates for your county. Costs are billed at the amount the court or officer charges, with no markup.
Court costs by county
| County | Filing fee | Writ of possession | Each added defendant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | $139 | $160 | $85 |
| Dallas County | $134 | $405 | $80 |
| Tarrant County | $144 | $185 | $90 |
| Travis County | $144 | $205 | $90 |
| Bexar County | $171 | $287 | $117 |
| Denton County | $134 | $175 | $80 |
Court fees are set by the courts and change without notice; amounts shown were last reviewed 2026-08-05 and are confirmed against the court's current schedule when your case is filed. County not listed? We show current figures in your portal before each cost is incurred; the amount charged controls.
Not in these figures: when carrying out a writ takes more than two hours, Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Travis and Denton counties bill the constable's further time by the hour for each deputy, $50 to $80 an hour.
How long it takes
Typical uncontested case in Texas: 21–32 days. Contested cases take longer. Courts control the calendar, so treat these timelines as typical ranges, not commitments. Governing law: Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24 (SB 38, eff. Jan. 1, 2026); Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.
Estimate your total
Pick your county and number of defendants to see the whole number: attorney fee plus your county's court costs.
Your estimated price, before you give us a name
| Attorney fee, flat, the whole fee for an uncontested case | $1,000 |
| Harris County court costs | $299 |
| Estimated total, court costs estimated and billed at the amount charged | $1,299 |
Other costs may apply, such as service of process, electronic filing, court reporter and motion fees.
Not in these figures: when carrying out a writ takes more than two hours, Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Travis and Denton counties bill the constable's further time by the hour for each deputy, $50 to $80 an hour.
Start with this estimateCourt charges are set by the court and verified at attorney review. You pay the amount the court or officer charges. Figures here are estimates.