TX SB1904

Courts must set trial dates for residential eviction suits between the 10th and 21st day after the suit is filed

When a landlord wins a default judgment for possession, the court must issue a writ of possession immediately upon demand and payment of fees, without waiting the standard six-day period

Default judgment writs of possession bypass the requirement for a possession bond and are issued regardless of whether the defendant has filed an appeal

Sheriffs or constables must execute writs of possession from default judgments within 10 business days of issuance

Applies only to eviction suits where the notice to vacate is given on or after September 1, 2025