Texas Property Code

§ 24B.003 — VERIFICATION OF COMPLAINT; SERVICE OF NOTICE TO IMMEDIATELY VACATE

PR § 24B.003Title 4. ACTIONS AND REMEDIES · Ch. 24B. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN UNAUTHORIZED OCCUPANTS OF REAL PROPERTY

(a)A sheriff or constable who receives a complaint under Section 24B.002 shall verify that the complainant is:

(1)the record owner of the property that is the subject of the complaint or the owner's agent; and

(2)otherwise entitled to the relief sought in the complaint.

(b)On verifying the complaint under Subsection (a), the sheriff or constable shall without delay:

(1)serve notice to immediately vacate on the person occupying the dwelling without the owner's consent; and

(2)put the owner in possession of the dwelling.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 817 (S.B. 1333), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.