Eviction services · Harris County, Texas
Houston Eviction Service for Harris County Landlords
One flat fee, from the notice to vacate through the hearing. Our own servers deliver your notice, we verify the precinct, e-file the petition and track constable service of the citation, with text updates at every step.
True Legal Solutions provides flat-fee eviction services for landlords and property managers in Harris County, Texas, starting at $349 plus court costs. It delivers notices to vacate with its own servers, files cases, tracks constable service and appears as the landlord's authorized agent in justice court. It is not a law firm. Court and constable fees are charged at cost and included in an estimated total upfront.
Step one · $95 · Notice to Vacate or Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate
Start with the right notice
Most Texas evictions begin with a written Notice to Vacate or Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate, and since 2026 the right one depends on the tenant's payment history (for cases filed on or after January 1, 2026). We confirm which you need, prepare it in your name from your lease details for your review and approval, deliver it with our own servers, and document delivery with GPS-logged photos, for $95. If the tenant doesn't move out or resolve the issue, upgrade to a filing package within 30 days and we credit the $95.
Estimated total: $95. No court costs at this step.
More about notices to vacate →Eviction packages · Harris County
Flat fees. Estimated totals upfront.
Each package shows an estimated total for one tenant, including about $139 in court and constable costs. Court and constable fees are set by the county and charged at cost.
Notice & Filing
Experienced landlords who will attend their own hearing
$349 per case + court costs
Estimated total: about $488
- Intake and case setup
- The right notice confirmed from your lease and ledger
- Notice delivered by our own servers, with GPS-logged photos documenting delivery
- Precinct and venue verified before filing
- Sworn petition prepared and e-filed
- Constable service of the citation, tracked by our team
- Hearing and judgment instructions (you attend)
- Updates at notice, filing and service
Full-Service Eviction
Most landlords: we handle it from notice to judgment
$549 per case + court costs
Estimated total: about $688
- Everything in Notice & Filing
- Hearing appearance in justice court as your authorized agent, in unpaid-rent, holdover and lease-violation cases
- Judgment paperwork completed
- Text updates at every step
- One named contact for your case
Property Manager
Property managers and portfolio owners (or ask about portfolio pricing)
$399 per case + court costs, 3+ cases a month
Estimated total: about $538
- Everything in Full-Service
- Hearing appearance in justice court as your authorized agent
- Portfolio intake, one standing file per property
- Priority case tracking and constable follow-up
- Monthly portfolio report
- Writ of possession at $175 + constable fee
Squatter removal (no lease): $549 + court costs, estimated total about $688. How squatter removal works →
Contested cases and appeals: if a tenant raises legal defenses or appeals, we recommend consulting an attorney and can refer you to an independent Texas eviction attorney. Appeals to county court are not included. We can refer you to an independent Texas attorney. You contract with and pay the attorney directly.
Payment: service fee and estimated court and constable costs are invoiced with your engagement letter and paid before work begins. Refunds: service fees are non-refundable once your engagement letter is signed. Unused court and constable funds are credited back. A $95 notice fee is credited toward a filing package if you upgrade within 30 days.
Add-ons, only when you need them
- Writ of possessionWe request it and coordinate with the constable. Estimated total about $385 (about $335 for property manager accounts).
- $225 + $155 constable fee ($175 for property manager accounts)
- Find a tenant who moved outTo pursue your judgment.
- $95
- Vacancy checkWe drive by and photo-document whether the unit looks vacated.
- $50
- Rush handlingNotice typically delivered within 1 business day.
- $100, plus $85 if expedited constable service is requested
- Re-service or additional tenant
- At cost + $45
What no package includes
- Legal advice. We are not a law firm.
- Appeals or county-court work.
- Serving the eviction citation or writ, which is done by a sheriff or constable, or another qualified law-enforcement officer when permitted by Texas law. We track it for you.
- Lock changes, cleanouts or removing a tenant's belongings.
- Collecting rent or a judgment after the case.
- Properties outside Harris County.
- Predicting a result or a date. The court decides each case.
Why landlords use True Legal Solutions
Accuracy, speed and updates you don't have to chase
Your notice is delivered by our own servers. With GPS-logged photos documenting the delivery.
Typical turnaround. Notice typically delivered within 2 business days of engagement, or within 1 business day with Rush. The petition is typically e-filed within 2 business days after the notice period ends.
Precinct and venue verified before filing. Every case is checked against the correct Harris County justice precinct first.
The right notice, every time. We confirm whether you need a Notice to Vacate or a Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate. Texas changed these rules for cases filed on or after January 1, 2026, and the wrong notice can delay a case.
We keep service on schedule. For cases filed on or after January 1, 2026, if the citation isn't served within 5 business days after filing, or the writ within 5 business days after it issues, we help you use the fallback Texas law allows: another qualified law-enforcement officer.
Text updates at every step. From our 24/7 call-or-text line, (832) 900-3455.
One named contact. On Full-Service and Property Manager cases.
Transparent costs. Flat fees, with court and constable costs at cost and an estimated total shown upfront.
How it works
The Harris County eviction process, step by step
Uncontested cases often take about 3 to 6 weeks from the notice to possession. Every case is different, and the court controls the schedule.
Timelines are general information, not legal advice.
Federal properties: For some federally backed or subsidized properties, federal rules require 30 days between the notice and removal. Tell us at intake so we can plan the timeline.
No self-help: Only a sheriff or constable, or another qualified law-enforcement officer when permitted by Texas law, executing a writ of possession can remove a tenant. Lockouts or utility shutoffs to force a move-out are not allowed.
Squatters: If someone moved in without a lease or permission, Texas now allows a faster summary process in some cases where the facts aren't in dispute. We'll tell you at intake whether your case may qualify.
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Intake
Submit the intake form. We review the case and email your engagement letter and invoice, typically the same business day. Work starts once the letter is signed and the invoice is paid.
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The right notice
Texas generally requires at least 3 days' written notice unless your lease sets a different period. Depending on the tenant's payment history, the right notice may be a Notice to Vacate or a Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate. We confirm both from your lease and ledger at intake. (Notice-type rules apply for cases filed on or after January 1, 2026.)
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Notice delivered
Our own servers deliver the notice, typically within 2 business days. Delivered by a method permitted under Texas Property Code §24.005, with GPS-logged photos documenting the delivery.
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Precinct check and filing
We verify the correct Harris County justice precinct and venue, then e-file the sworn petition, typically within 2 business days after the notice period ends.
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Citation served by law enforcement
A sheriff or constable serves the citation. We track service and keep you updated. If it isn't served within 5 business days after filing, we help you request an alias citation from the court so another qualified law-enforcement officer can serve it. (The 5-business-day rule applies for cases filed on or after January 1, 2026.)
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Hearing
Trial is set 10 to 21 days after filing, for cases filed on or after January 1, 2026. On Full-Service and Property Manager cases, we appear in justice court as your authorized agent. We are not attorneys and do not give legal advice.
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Judgment
We complete the judgment paperwork and send you the next dates in writing.
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Writ of possession, if needed
If the tenant hasn't moved out after judgment, a writ of possession can generally issue on the 6th day after judgment or after the appeal deadline, whichever is later. It may be sooner in some cases where a possession bond was posted. A sheriff or constable must serve the writ within 5 business days after it issues; if not, Texas law allows another qualified law-enforcement officer, and we help you arrange it. Serving the writ isn't the same as completing the move-out. The officer gives the required advance warning before returning possession, so we can't promise removal within a set number of days.
Start an eviction
Request your eviction review
Takes about two minutes. No payment is taken on this form. Submitting this form does not hire us or start your case. We review your request and email an engagement letter and invoice, typically the same business day. Your case begins after you sign the engagement letter and pay the invoice.
Harris County, Texas properties only. Have your lease and rent ledger handy. Please don't include Social Security numbers, bank account numbers or other sensitive financial details.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Submitting this form does not create an engagement. Services begin only after you sign our engagement letter and pay the invoice.
FAQ
Harris County eviction questions, answered
What does an eviction cost in Harris County?
Our service fee is $349–$549 per case, plus court and constable costs of about $139 for one tenant, so about $488–$688 in total. Costs are set by the county and charged at cost.
Who serves the eviction citation?
In Texas, a sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation; a private process server can't. For cases filed on or after January 1, 2026, if it isn't served within 5 business days after filing, the landlord can request an alias citation for service by another qualified law-enforcement officer. We file the case, track service and keep you updated.
Can someone who isn't a lawyer appear at my eviction hearing?
Yes. In Texas justice court eviction cases, a landlord may be represented by an authorized agent who isn't an attorney (Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.3). Appeals to county court and contested cases that need legal advice should involve an attorney, and we can refer you to one.
What if the tenant pays or moves out before the hearing?
Tell us right away and we'll close the file. Service fees are non-refundable once you've engaged us, but unused court and constable funds are credited back.
How do I find a tenant who moved out owing rent?
We can locate a former tenant for $95, so you can pursue your judgment through legal channels.
How long does an eviction take in Harris County?
Uncontested cases often take about 3 to 6 weeks from the notice to possession. Every case is different, and the court controls the schedule. Timelines are general information, not legal advice.
What notice do I need to give a tenant in Texas?
It depends on the lease and the tenant's payment history. Texas generally requires at least 3 days' written notice unless your lease sets a different period. Depending on the tenant's payment history, the right notice may be a Notice to Vacate or a Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate. We confirm both from your lease and ledger at intake. The notice-type rules apply for cases filed on or after January 1, 2026.
Can I send just a notice to vacate?
Yes. We prepare and deliver either a Notice to Vacate or a Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate for $95, and credit the $95 toward a filing package if you upgrade within 30 days.
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities to make a tenant leave?
No. Only a sheriff or constable, or another qualified law-enforcement officer when permitted by Texas law, executing a writ of possession can remove a tenant. Lockouts or utility shutoffs to force a move-out are not allowed.
What if my property is federally backed or subsidized?
Tell us at intake. For some federally backed or subsidized properties, federal rules require 30 days between the notice and removal. Tell us at intake so we can plan the timeline.
Where do you handle evictions?
Only for rental properties in Harris County, Texas, including Houston. We serve legal papers and run skip traces nationwide, but eviction services are Harris County only.
Are you a law firm?
No. True Legal Solutions is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We can refer you to an independent Texas attorney. You contract with and pay the attorney directly.
Missed rent? Start with the right notice.
Harris County landlords and property managers: flat fees, estimated totals upfront and text updates at every step.