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Eviction in Johnson County, Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Johnson County

Eviction court
Johnson County Justice of the Peace Courts — Justice of the Peace court
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
16,604 (25% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Johnson County

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

Texas eviction suits are filed in the justice court for the 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County

Median gross rent in Johnson County: $1,398/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 Johnson County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Johnson County?
Eviction cases in Johnson County are filed with the Johnson County Justice of the Peace Courts.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Johnson County?
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas - Weatherford office; Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas - Fort Worth 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.