2026 eviction process in Denton County: costs, timeline, and one flat fee

Denton evictions run through Justice of the Peace Court. Here is exactly what it costs and how long it takes.

What Denton County charges

Court charge	Amount
Filing & citation/service	$134
Writ of possession	$175
Each additional defendant	$80

Set by the court, not by us. Itemized at checkout and passed through at cost. Statutes: Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24; TRCP 510 (2026).

The Texas timeline

The Texas calendar, day by day

Uniform statewide procedure since Jan 1, 2026 (SB 38 / Rule 510).

Day 0 is the day the notice is served.◎ ring = deadline fixed by statute• gold = you have the property back

Day 0
US
Notice servedSET BY LAW
3-day notice to vacate, generated from the statute and served for you.
Tex. Prop. Code 24.005
Day 3
US
Earliest filingSET BY LAW
The soonest the petition may be filed. We e-file through eFileTexas the same business day the case clears attorney review.
Rule 510.4
Day 10
COURT
Service attemptedSET BY LAW
The constable must attempt service by the 5th business day after filing.
Rule 510.4(a)(4)
Day 13
COURT
Trial window opensSET BY LAW
Trial may be set no earlier than 10 days after filing.
Rule 510.4(a)(10)
Day 24
COURT
Trial must be set bySET BY LAW
No later than 21 days after filing. Your attorney appears - you do not need to.
Rule 510.4(a)(10)
Day 29
COURT
Appeal window closesSET BY LAW
5 days after judgment. If the tenant does not appeal, possession is final.
Rule 510.9
Day 30
US
Writ may issueSET BY LAW
We request the writ of possession the day it becomes available.
Rule 510.8(d)
Day 33
COURT
Keys backCOURT’S CALENDAR
The 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 exact price, before you give us a name

Attorney fee — flat	$1,000
Harris County court costs	$324
Estimated total — costs itemized and passed through at cost	$1,324

Court charges are set by the court and verified at attorney review; if your county's actual costs differ, you pay the actual, never more than quoted without your OK.

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 itemized and passed through at cost.

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. Our flat fee exists so the math favors doing it right the first time.

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 in about five minutes, before you pay anything.