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.
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