Squatter removal · Harris County, Texas
Squatter Removal in Houston and Harris County
Someone moved in without a lease or permission? We handle the justice-court process for Harris County property owners for $549 + court costs, and tell you at intake whether your case may qualify for the faster summary process.
To remove a squatter in Texas, a property owner goes through the justice court; only a sheriff or constable, or another qualified law-enforcement officer when permitted by Texas law can remove the occupant. True Legal Solutions handles squatter removal for Harris County owners for $549 plus court costs (about $688 in total), including notice delivery, filing, tracking of law-enforcement service and hearing appearance as the owner's authorized agent.
How to remove a squatter in Texas
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.
Even with no lease, the occupant must be removed through the court. The final writ of possession is executed by a sheriff or constable, or another qualified law-enforcement officer when permitted by Texas law; owners can't remove squatters themselves.
What we handle
- Review of your situation at intake, including whether the faster summary process may apply
- Notice delivered by our own servers, with GPS-logged photos documenting delivery
- Precinct and venue verified before filing
- Petition e-filed and law-enforcement service of the citation tracked
- Hearing appearance in justice court as your authorized agent
- Writ of possession available as an add-on ($225 + $155 constable fee)
How long it takes
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.
Stay safe and stay legal
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.
If you believe a crime is in progress, contact law enforcement.
This page is general information, not legal advice. True Legal Solutions is not a law firm. We can refer you to an independent Texas attorney. You contract with and pay the attorney directly.
FAQ
Questions, answered
How do I remove a squatter in Texas?
Through the justice court. Texas now allows a faster summary process in some cases where the facts aren't in dispute, and only a sheriff or constable, or another qualified law-enforcement officer when permitted by Texas law can remove the occupant. We'll tell you at intake whether your case may qualify.
Can I change the locks on a squatter?
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.
How much does squatter removal cost in Houston?
$549 plus court and constable costs, about $688 in total for one occupant. Costs are set by the county and charged at cost.
How long does it take to remove a squatter?
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.
Do you handle squatters outside Harris County?
No. Eviction and squatter services are available only for properties in Harris County, Texas.
Ready to move forward?
Harris County landlords and property managers: flat fees, estimated totals upfront and text updates at every step.