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Eviction in Midland County, Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Midland County

Eviction court
Midland County Justice Courts (4 precincts) — Justice of the Peace court Court page
Filing fee
$54 court fee + $100 service fee = $154 total (one defendant in Midland County); $254 with two defendants. Writ of possession: $10 court fee + $200 service fee = $210 total. Midland County Fee Schedule for Justice Court Civil / Debt Claim / Repair and Remedy / Evictions & Small Claims Suits (effective May 2025)
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)
$1,780/month HUD
Renter households
21,902 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Midland County

Eviction cases in Midland County are heard by the Midland County Justice Courts (4 precincts) (Justice of the Peace court).

Court eviction page

An eviction suit must be filed in the precinct where the property is located; call the Elections Office at 432-688-4890 if unsure of the precinct. Phones: Pct. 1 432-688-4721, Pct. 2 432-688-4722, Pct. 3 432-688-4723, Pct. 4 432-688-4724. Precinct 1 accepts filings in person or by mail (money orders only, no checks). Civil case search for all JP courts is on GovRec.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Midland County

$54 court fee + $100 service fee = $154 total (one defendant in Midland County); $254 with two defendants. Writ of possession: $10 court fee + $200 service fee = $210 total.

Totals as printed on the schedule. Out-of-county defendant: call for service amount. All fees must be paid before documents are processed. A Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs can be filed instead.

Source: Midland County Fee Schedule for Justice Court Civil / Debt Claim / Repair and Remedy / Evictions & Small Claims Suits (effective May 2025)

How eviction cases work locally

Filing by mailPrecinct 1 accepts eviction filings by mail to JP #1 Attn: Civil, 400 S. Main St., Midland, TX 79701; money orders only.
Source: Official source

The Texas eviction process

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

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Midland, TX HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,424
1 bedroom$1,449
2 bedrooms$1,780
3 bedrooms$2,286
4 bedrooms$2,667

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Midland County: $1,407/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).

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Midland County?
Eviction cases in Midland County are filed with the Midland County Justice Courts (4 precincts).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Midland County?
$54 court fee + $100 service fee = $154 total (one defendant in Midland County); $254 with two defendants. Writ of possession: $10 court fee + $200 service fee = $210 total.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Midland County?
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas - Midland office.
What is the fair market rent in Midland County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,780 per month (1-bedroom: $1,449).

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.