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Eviction in Grayson County, Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Grayson County

Eviction court
Grayson County Justice Courts (Precincts 1-4) — Justice of the Peace court Court page
Filing fee
Constable/sheriff service: $105 forcible detainer/eviction citation; $175 writ of possession (plus $60 per officer per hour after two hours). Court filing fee not confirmed. 2025 Grayson County Sheriff & Constable Fees, effective January 1, 2025 (rev. 9/10/24)
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)
$1,351/month HUD
Renter households
18,353 (33% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Grayson County

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

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records

File in the justice court for the precinct where the property is located. Precinct 1 posts an Eviction Packet 2026, a Landlord/Tenant Relationship guide and a writ of possession request; Precinct 4 posts a 2026 eviction suit procedure and a guide for tenants who have had an eviction filed against them. Precinct 2 links to civil e-filing (eFileTexas) and a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Grayson County

Constable/sheriff service: $105 forcible detainer/eviction citation; $175 writ of possession (plus $60 per officer per hour after two hours). Court filing fee not confirmed.

Service fee schedule linked from the justice court pages. The justice court's own eviction filing fee was not found on a readable official page. Statement of Inability to Afford Payment: https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/upload/page/0257/docs/Statement_of_Inability_to_Afford_Payment.pdf

Source: 2025 Grayson County Sheriff & Constable Fees, effective January 1, 2025 (rev. 9/10/24)

The Texas eviction process

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

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

Studio$1,088
1 bedroom$1,089
2 bedrooms$1,351
3 bedrooms$1,879
4 bedrooms$2,157

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Grayson County: $1,310/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 (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24 and Tex. R. Civ. P. 510). City rules, if any, are on city pages.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Grayson County?
Eviction cases in Grayson County are filed with the Grayson County Justice Courts (Precincts 1-4).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Grayson County?
Constable/sheriff service: $105 forcible detainer/eviction citation; $175 writ of possession (plus $60 per officer per hour after two hours). Court filing fee not confirmed.
What is the fair market rent in Grayson County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,351 per month (1-bedroom: $1,089).

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.