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Evictions

South Dallas Government Center – 8301 S. Polk Street, Suite 2200, Dallas, TX 75232
Main Telephone:  (972) 228-2272  |  Fax:  (972) 228.2472
Hours of Operation:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (except for court approved holidays)
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General Inquiries:  JP12Court@dallascounty.org
Specific Inquiries:

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V Rules of Practice in Justice Court
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 15
Texas Rules of Evidence

Local Rules of the Civil Courts of Dallas County (Appendix 1 Included)
Local Rules of Decorum (Appendix 2)
Recording & Broadcasting in the Civil Courts

Representing Yourself in Court
The following information is not legal advice and does not take the place of a lawyer.
Self-Represented Litigants


DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S TEMPORARY HALT IN EVICTIONS TO PREVENT FURTHER SPREAD OF COVID-19

This declaration is for tenants, lessees, or residents of residential properties who are covered by the CDC's order temporarily halting residential evictions (not including foreclosures on home mortgages) to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Under the CDC's order you must provide a copy of this declaration to your landlord, owner of the residential property where you live, or other person who has a right to have you evicted or removed from where you live. Each adult listed on the lease, rental agreement, or housing contract should complete this declaration. Unless the CDC order is extended, changed, or ended, the order prevents you from being evicted or removed from where you are living through December 31, 2020. You are still required to pay rent and follow all the other terms of your lease and rules of the place where you live. You may also still be evicted for reasons other than not paying rent or making a housing payment.

Click here to read a condense version of Declaration in English.

Click here to read a condense version of Declaration in Spanish.


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.
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Military Status Affidavit - Use this for to verify military status.
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Appeal Bond - Use this form if you wish to appeal your case to a higher court after your trial.
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Immediate Possession Bond - Use this form to pay a bond for immediate possession
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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.
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Application for Writ of Re-EntryThis form is to request entry into a residence if wrongfully locked out.
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Application for Writ of RestorationThis form is to request utilities to be restored if wrongfully disconnected.
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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)
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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.
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Additional Information