Prove the possession claim
The judge may review ownership or authority, the tenancy, lease terms, breach, notice, delivery, service, payments, and defenses.
Texas eviction process · Step 3
Prepare for the eviction hearing
The plaintiff must prove the immediate right to possession with reliable testimony and organized records.
Prepare a court-ready file →Bring a usable evidence set
Organize originals and copies in date order. Court rules and local preferences determine how exhibits and remote appearances are handled.
- ✓ Lease and amendments
- ✓ Ledger and payment records
- ✓ Notice and delivery record
- ✓ Photos, messages, and witness information
Understand the judgment
A judgment may address possession, rent within the court’s jurisdiction, costs, and attorney fees when available. It does not permit self-help removal.
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