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Eviction in Ellis County, Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Ellis County

Eviction court
Ellis County Justice of the Peace Courts (Precincts 1-4) — Justice of the Peace court Court page
Filing fee
Eviction: $54.00 filing fee + $90.00 service fee ($144.00 total listed). All writ fees: $180.00. Appeal: $54.00. Ellis County Justice of the Peace - 2022 Service and Filing Fees (Pct. 1 & 3 and Pct. 2 & 4), new prices effective January 1, 2022
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
Renter households
17,370 (24% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Ellis County

Eviction cases in Ellis County are heard by the Ellis County Justice of the Peace Courts (Precincts 1-4) (Justice of the Peace court).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Justices of the peace hear eviction and repair-and-remedy cases. The county posts an eviction case form and self-representation help packets for eviction plaintiffs and defendants, plus JP/constable precinct address lists and maps (https://www.elliscountytx.gov/1208/JP-Maps-and-Address-Lists) to find the right precinct.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Ellis County

Eviction: $54.00 filing fee + $90.00 service fee ($144.00 total listed). All writ fees: $180.00. Appeal: $54.00.

Precincts 1 & 3 post the same eviction amounts (https://www.elliscountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6433/2016-SERVICE-AND-FILING-FEES). Schedules are dated 2022; confirm current amounts with the precinct.

Source: Ellis County Justice of the Peace - 2022 Service and Filing Fees (Pct. 1 & 3 and Pct. 2 & 4), new prices effective January 1, 2022

The Texas eviction process

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

Median gross rent in Ellis County: $1,594/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Ellis County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Ellis County?
Eviction cases in Ellis County are filed with the Ellis County Justice of the Peace Courts (Precincts 1-4).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Ellis County?
Eviction: $54.00 filing fee + $90.00 service fee ($144.00 total listed). All writ fees: $180.00. Appeal: $54.00.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Ellis County?
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas - Waxahachie office.

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.