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Eviction in Guadalupe County, Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Guadalupe County

Eviction court
Guadalupe County Justice 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
Renter households
14,509 (22% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Guadalupe County

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

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Guadalupe County justice courts have jurisdiction over all eviction suits and writs of re-entry. The Precinct 1 page posts an eviction petition form, self-help eviction packets for plaintiffs and defendants, an Affidavit of Indigence, a Tenants Rights Handbook, a fee sheet, and a map of all precincts (PDFs). File in the justice precinct where the property is located.

The Texas eviction process

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

Median gross rent in Guadalupe County: $1,517/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 Guadalupe County?
Eviction cases in Guadalupe County are filed with the Guadalupe County Justice Courts.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Guadalupe County?
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.

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.