TX SB2834

Justice Courts must schedule forcible entry and detainer (eviction) hearings no later than 10 days after the petition is filed and no sooner than 3 days after citation is served

Justices of the Peace who fail to set hearings within the required timeframe are subject to mandamus (court order compelling action)

County courts must schedule trial dates for eviction appeals no later than 21 days after the appeal is filed in Justice Court

Changes apply only to eviction suits where the petition is filed on or after the effective date; pending cases remain under existing law

Effective date: September 1, 2025