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

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

What Tarrant County charges

Court chargeAmount
Filing & citation/service$144
Writ of possession$185
Each additional defendant$90

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

Notice served
day 1–3
Petition e-filed
day 4
Constable serves
by day 9
Trial
day 14–24
Judgment + appeal window
+5 days
Writ & lockout
day 21–32

Typical uncontested case: 21–32 days.

Price it for your property

Your exact price, before you give us a name

Attorney fee — flat$999
Harris County court costs$324
Estimated total — costs itemized and passed through at cost$1,323

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.

Tarrant County eviction FAQ

How much does an eviction cost in Tarrant County?

Court charges in Tarrant County run about $329 (filing, writ), plus attorney fees. Our flat attorney fee for an uncontested Texas eviction is $999 with court costs itemized and passed through at cost.

How long does an eviction take in Tarrant 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 Tarrant 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 Fort Worth?

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.

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