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Eviction in Randall County, Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Randall County

Eviction court
Randall County Justice Courts (Precinct 1 and Precinct 4) — 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
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,106/month HUD
Renter households
18,251 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Randall County

Eviction cases in Randall County are heard by the Randall County Justice Courts (Precinct 1 and Precinct 4) (Justice of the Peace court).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

An eviction suit must be filed in the county and precinct where the rental property is located (the JP 4 page links a justice precinct map). The court sets the hearing date at filing; citations are sent to the Randall County Sheriff's Office for service on each tenant who signed the lease. A $22 jury fee must be paid before the hearing if a jury is requested. Personal checks are not accepted at the JP offices; card payments carry a 5% processing fee (JP 1).

How eviction cases work locally

Jury feeA $22.00 jury fee must be paid prior to the hearing date if a jury is requested.
Source: Official source
ServiceCitations are delivered to the Randall County Sheriff's Office for service on each tenant who signed the lease.
Source: Official source

The Texas eviction process

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

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

Studio$778
1 bedroom$903
2 bedrooms$1,106
3 bedrooms$1,503
4 bedrooms$1,742

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Randall County: $1,170/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 Randall County?
Eviction cases in Randall County are filed with the Randall County Justice Courts (Precinct 1 and Precinct 4).
Where can I get help with an eviction in Randall County?
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas - Amarillo Office.
What is the fair market rent in Randall County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,106 per month (1-bedroom: $903).

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.