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Texas
Statutory posture for property owners in Texas — eviction notice windows, contractor licensing, insurance deadlines, and disposition rules.
Eviction Posture
Notice windows & timeline.
Statutory minimums under Texas Property Code §24.005. Local jurisdictions may impose additional protections.
Non-payment notice
3-day notice to vacate (lease may modify)
Lease violation notice
Per lease or 3-day default
Holdover notice
30-day notice
Typical timeline
21–30 days from notice to writ (one of the fastest)
Court of jurisdiction
Justice of the Peace Court
Note
No statewide rent control. Lockouts via constable typically 1–7 days after writ.
Damage & Restoration
Contractor licensing & insurance posture.
- Contractor license
- No state-level general contractor license required
- Insurance claim deadline
- 1 year for windstorm/hail; 4 years contract claims
- Public adjusters
- Permitted
Disposition & Transfer
Sale, transfer tax, and homestead.
- Transfer tax
- No state transfer tax
- Homestead
- Texas homestead is among the strongest in the U.S. — unlimited value, 10 acres urban / 100 acres rural
Statutes change. Confirm with state-licensed counsel.
The information on this page reflects the publicly-available regulatory posture as of the last review. Procedural windows may change with each legislative session, and local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements. Engage counsel licensed in Texas before relying on any specific window for action. The intake form below routes your file to Texas-licensed attorneys in our network.
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