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Eviction in Ector County, Texas

Where eviction cases are filed in Ector County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Ector County

Eviction court
Ector County Justice of the Peace Courts — Justice of the Peace court Court page
Notice before filing (state law)
At least 3 days' written notice to vacate before filing, unless the written lease provides a shorter or longer period. For a tenant evicted solely for nonpayment who was not delinquent before the month of the notice, the notice must be a notice to pay rent or vacate. Texas rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,595/month HUD
Renter households
22,810 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Ector County

Eviction cases in Ector County are heard by the Ector County Justice of the Peace Courts (Justice of the Peace court).

Court eviction page

Evictions must be filed in the justice precinct where the premises is located or the case will be dismissed. The county links a commissioners precinct map; the Ector County Elections office ((432) 498-4030) can confirm the precinct for an address. A court date is provided when the case is processed. Precinct 1 posts an eviction information packet, eviction petition and a Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs.

The Texas eviction process

Texas state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Ector County:

  1. Written notice to vacate (at least 3 days unless lease says otherwise; pay-or-vacate form for first-time nonpayment) delivered by a method in Sec. 24.005(f-3)
  2. File sworn petition in justice court; landlord may include a sworn motion for summary disposition (Sec. 24.00505, 24.005106)
  3. Sheriff/constable must make a diligent effort to serve citation within 5 business days of filing; otherwise landlord may use another trained officer (Sec. 24.0051(f))
  4. Tenant may file a response to a summary disposition motion no later than the 4th day after service; trial is set 10-21 days after filing and not earlier than 4 days after service (Sec. 24.0051(g), 24.005106)
  5. Judgment; appeal to county court by bond, cash deposit, or statement of inability within 5 days after judgment is signed (Sec. 24.005107)
  6. Writ of possession may not issue before the 6th day after judgment (absent possession bond); officer serves it within 5 business days, posts a 24-hour warning, then executes (Sec. 24.0061)

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Rent in Ector County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Odessa, TX MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,245
1 bedroom$1,269
2 bedrooms$1,595
3 bedrooms$1,912
4 bedrooms$2,213

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Ector County: $1,259/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law.

Eviction help in Ector County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Ector County?
Eviction cases in Ector County are filed with the Ector County Justice of the Peace Courts.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Ector County?
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas - Odessa office.
What is the fair market rent in Ector County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,595 per month (1-bedroom: $1,269).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.