Texas Eviction Diversion Program
A program that is expanding statewide to assist tenants and landlords by paying up to fifteen months of back and future rent. Information on this program is available here.
NOTE: A federal law called the CARES Act may require you to give 30 days' notice before evicting tenants for nonpayment and may impose specific requirements.
Self Help Information And Resources
Eviction Forms
Petition for Eviction - Click here for information on filing an eviction case.
Military Status Affidavit - Use this for to verify military status.
Appeal Bond - Use this form if you wish to appeal your case to a higher court after your trial.
Immediate Possession Bond - Use this form to pay a bond for immediate possession
When Your Landlord Has Locked You Out or Cut Off Your Utilities
Self Help Packet – When a landlord has locked you out or cut off your utilities. - Click here for information on your options if you have been locked out or had your utilities cut off.
Application for Writ of Re-Entry – This form is to request entry into a residence if wrongfully locked out.
Application for Writ of Restoration – This form is to request utilities to be restored if wrongfully disconnected.
Application for Writ of Retrieval - Use this from if the occupant of your current or former residence has possession of property which you have an urgent and immediate need to retrieve (such as medication or childcare supplies)
Bond for Writ of Retrieval - Fill out this form if the judge asks you to post a bond when applying for a Writ of Retrieval.
Additional Information
Eviction Fees - Effective January 1, 2026
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