01Confirm the correct Harris County Justice Court
An eviction must be filed in the Justice Court precinct where the rental property is located. Harris County has multiple Justice Court precincts and places, so the complete property address—not the owner’s mailing address—must guide court routing.
- ✓ Verify the complete rental-property address
- ✓ Identify the correct Justice Court precinct
- ✓ Record the selected court and source used
- ✓ Confirm current filing instructions before submission
02Prepare a filing-ready Harris County record
A clear intake brings together the current lease and amendments, rent ledger, notice and delivery record, legal owner or plaintiff information, tenant and occupant names, and the reason possession is requested. Court forms and local procedures should be checked again when the case is ready to file.
- ✓ Lease, amendments and renewal terms
- ✓ Itemized ledger and supporting payments
- ✓ Notice copy and delivery documentation
- ✓ Accurate party names and property address
03Track the case beyond filing
After filing, citation service, hearing dates, judgment, appeal activity and writ eligibility become separate milestones. Lone Star Eviction organizes those updates while landlords remain responsible for reviewing court notices and obtaining licensed legal advice when representation or legal strategy is required.
04Use current official court information
Harris County Justice Courts publish eviction information, court contacts, forms and case-search resources. Because court schedules and procedures can change, verify details through the official court before relying on an older checklist or downloaded form.
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