2026 eviction process in Denton County: costs, timeline, and one flat fee
Denton evictions run through Justice of the Peace Court. Here is what it should cost, as an estimate, and how long it can take.
Your eviction dates in Denton County
Pick a day and every step gets its date for Denton County.
Dates set by law are counted from the day you pick by the same calculator that runs our cases. Court holidays are not counted here. Dates marked typical are set by the court and the constable or sheriff and vary. No result or date is guaranteed; your attorney confirms every date on your case.
Which notice do you serve in Denton County?
1. Why are you evicting?
2. Is the property’s mortgage federally backed (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA)?
General information from the rules our attorneys work by, not legal advice for your case. A lease, a local ordinance or federal housing assistance can change the notice. Your attorney confirms the notice before it is served.
What Denton County charges
| Court charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Filing & citation/service | $134 |
| Writ of possession | $175 |
| Each additional defendant | $80 |
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.
Set by the court, not by us. Estimated here and billed at the amount charged. Statutes: Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24; TRCP 510 (2026).
How the court in Denton County runs an eviction case
Denton County Justice of the Peace Courts
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 posts a $54 filing fee and an $80 service fee for each defendant.
- For a writ of possession it posts a $5 writ fee and a $170 service fee, and notes that additional service fees may apply.
- That court does not accept personal checks.
- It publishes its own eviction petition and a self help packet on filing an eviction case, both on that page.
From the court’s own page, read October 9, 2026: Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 on evictions. Courts change their calendars; your attorney works from the court’s current order.
The Texas timeline
The Texas calendar, day by day
Uniform statewide procedure since Jan 1, 2026 (SB 38 / Rule 510).
- Day 0USNotice servedSET BY LAW3-day notice to vacate, generated from the statute and served for you.Tex. Prop. Code 24.005
- Day 3USEarliest filingSET BY LAWThe soonest the petition may be filed. Once the case clears attorney review, we file through eFileTexas where the county takes e-filing and by mail where it does not.Rule 510.4
- Day 10COURTService attemptedSET BY LAWThe constable must attempt service by the 5th business day after filing.Rule 510.4(a)(4)
- Day 13COURTTrial window opensSET BY LAWTrial may be set no earlier than 10 days after filing.Rule 510.4(a)(10)
- Day 24COURTTrial must be set bySET BY LAWNo later than 21 days after filing. The attorney handles the hearing and may ask you to appear.Rule 510.4(a)(10)
- Day 29COURTAppeal window closesSET BY LAW5 days after judgment. If the tenant does not appeal, possession is final.Rule 510.9
- Day 30USWrit may issueSET BY LAWWe request the writ of possession when it is available.Rule 510.8(d)
- Day 33COURTKeys backCOURT’S CALENDARThe constable schedules and executes the lockout.
A writ must be executed within 90 days of judgment. We calendar that outer date on every case.
Day counts run from the day the notice is served. Statutory intervals are fixed by law; hearing, judgment, and lockout dates are set by the court and the constable or sheriff and vary by county. No result or date is guaranteed.
Typical uncontested case: 21–32 days.
Price it for your property
Your estimated price, before you give us a name
| Attorney fee, flat, the whole fee for an uncontested case | $1,000 |
| Denton County court costs | $309 |
| Estimated total, court costs estimated and billed at the amount charged | $1,309 |
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.
Denton County eviction FAQ
How much does an eviction cost in Denton County?
Court charges in Denton County run about $309 (filing, writ), plus attorney fees. Our flat attorney fee for an uncontested Texas eviction is $1,000 with court costs estimated and billed at the amount charged.
How long does an eviction take in Denton County?
A typical uncontested case runs 21–32 days from notice to possession. Contested cases take longer. Courts control the calendar; no attorney can promise a date.
Can I evict a tenant myself in Denton County?
Yes — Texas lets owners and authorized agents appear in Justice Court (Tex. Prop. Code § 24.011). But pro se filers routinely lose on notice defects, and an entity landlord still needs a lawyer on appeal.
What's the first step to evict a tenant in Denton?
Serving the legally correct notice for your situation. That depends on the reason, the lease, and federal screens (CARES Act, servicemember status). Our intake determines the right notice before you pay anything.