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A claim for rent may be joined with an eviction case if the amount of rent due and unpaid is not more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any. Eviction cases are governed by Rules 500-507 and 510 Party V of the Rules of Civil Procedure.  \nVENUE:  \nSuit for possession of property, precinct in which all or part of the property is located.  \nSuit for rent in which all or part of the property is located.  \nNOTICE:  \nIf the occupant is a tenant under a written lease or oral rental agreement, the landlord must give a tenant who defaults or hold over beyond the end of the rental term or renewal period at least a THREE DAY WRITTEN NOTICE TO VACATE before filing the Eviction Lawsuit: UNLESS THE PARTIES HAVE CONTRACTED FOR A SHORTER OR LONGER NOTICE PERIOD IN A WRITTEN LEASE OR AGREEMENT. 24.005aProperty Code  \nFILING SUIT:  \nThe responsibility for filling out your petition and civil case information sheet rests with you. Court clerks will assist you if you have procedural questions. Please state the tenant’s full address including the apartment number. List any known work address or other address where the tenant may be located for service. The filing fee is $54.00 and the fee to have the Constable’s office serve the citation is $75.00 per defendant to be served in Waller County, Precinct 3 . For example, if a landlord is evicting Joe, the fee is $129.00 ($54.00 + $75.00) . However, ifa landlord is evicting Joe and Sue, the fee is $204.00 ($54.00 + $75.00 + $75.00) When filing, the Landlord should bring the following:  \n1. Copy of the lease (if you have one)  \n2. Copy of the Written Notice to Vacate  \n3. Payment for Filing and Service Fees  \na. Acceptable payment methods are money orders, cashier’s checks, and credit or debit cards. No Personal Checks Will Be Accpeted.  \nCITATION:  \nThe Constable’s office will only serve tenants within precinct number three of Waller County. The Constable’s office will serve each tenant with a citation, in precinct three, based on the information you provide to the Court. The citation will inform the Defendant of the date and time of the hearing and that a Default Judgment may be rendered if he/she does not appear at the appointed time.  \nREPRESENTATION:  \nIn eviction suits, either of the parties may represent themselves or be represented by their authorized agents injustice court or be represented by an attorney.  \nHEARING:  \nAlways arrive at least 10 minutes prior to trial and check in with the clerk. Be sure to have any evidence or records pertaining to the case.  \nIf the defendant does not appear at the Hearing:  \nA. The plaintiff will present their case to the Judge;  \nB. If the Judge rules in the Plaintiff’s favor, a default will be granted.  \nIf the defendant does appear at the Hearing:  \nA. The Judge will hear both sides;  \nB. The Judge will render a judgment;  \nIf the defendant does not vacate the property or appeal the case within 5 days after the judgment; the plaintiff may request a Writ of Possession. The cost of the Writ of Possession is $205.00.  \nEviction Lawsuits may be dismissed only in open court or by written request.  \nAlong with this form, you will need to submit a Civil Case Information Sheet and a Military Affidavit.  \nIF YOU HAVE PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT  \nLEGAL QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED BY THIS OFFICE  \nCAUSE NO.____ -EV________ -J3  \n_____________________________ § IN THE JUSTICE COURT  \nPLAINTIFF/LANDLORD §  \n§  \nv. § PRECINCT 3  \n§  \n  §  \nDEFENDANT(S)/TENANT(S) § WALLER COUNTY, TEXAS  \nPETITION – EVICTION CASE (WITH TEDP INFORMATION)  \nCOMPLAINT: Plaintiff hereby sues the following Defendant(s)/Tenant(s):    \n______________________________________________________________________________  \nfor eviction from ","cbCaip9PX7W07tcJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip9PX7W07tcJ","pdf",1789848,6,"English","# Filing an Eviction\n## Jurisdiction and Venue\n## Notice Requirements\n## Filing Suit and Fees\n## Citation and Service\n## Representation and Hearing\n## Judgment and Writ of Possession\n# Petition - Eviction Case (with TEDP information)\n## Complaint and Property Information\n## Grounds for Eviction\n## Notice to Vacate\n## Suit for Rent and Attorney's Fees\n## Immediate Possession Bond","[{\"question\":\"What qualifies as an eviction case in Texas under Chapter 24?\",\"answer\":\"An eviction case is a lawsuit to recover possession of real property, often between a landlord and tenant. 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