Confirm eligibility
The court determines whether and when the writ may issue. Confirm the judgment date, appeal status, payment status, and local court requirements.
Texas eviction process · Step 5
Coordinate the writ of possession
When legally available after judgment and appeal deadlines, a writ authorizes the constable—not the landlord—to enforce possession.
Request writ coordination →Prepare for constable coordination
Constable procedures, posting, scheduling, weather restrictions, labor, locksmith, storage, and property-handling expectations vary by location.
Document turnover
Plan for photographs, meter readings, keys, access control, damage documentation, abandoned property questions, and a safe re-rental handoff.
Research and legal resources
Verify the rules before acting.
Eviction rules can change and special housing programs may require additional notice. These independent resources explain the process from both landlord and tenant perspectives.
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