Get Tx Petition: Eviction Case - Kaufman County 2023-2025

Filling out the TX Petition for an eviction case can be a straightforward process if you approach it step-by-step. This guide provides clear instructions on how to complete the form online, ensuring you have all necessary information at hand.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your eviction petition.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the petition form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the case number provided by the court in the designated area. This information will help in identifying your case during processing.
3. Fill in the court date. It is the scheduled date for the court hearing you are initiating through this petition.
4. In the plaintiff section, provide the name of the landlord or property owner along with any relevant property name if applicable.
5. For the defendant section, input the full name of the tenant along with their street address, unit number (if applicable), city, state, and ZIP code.
6. Detail any rental subsidy information, specifying the tenant’s portion and the total monthly rent in the provided fields.
7. Indicate the unpaid rent as grounds for eviction. List the time periods during which rent was not paid and provide the total amount of delinquent rent as of the date of filing.
8. If there are other grounds for eviction or lease violations, provide a detailed description in the applicable section.
9. In the holdover section, state the date by which the defendant was supposed to vacate the property.
10. Document whether written notice to vacate was given, including the date it was delivered and the method of delivery. This is crucial for verifying legal compliance.
11. Specify if the plaintiff is including a suit for unpaid rent. Choose the appropriate checkbox.
12. Indicate whether the plaintiff is seeking attorney fees, and provide the attorney's name, address, and contact information if applicable.
13. If a bond for possession has been filed, request the appropriate actions regarding it in the designated section.
14. Illustrate the desired judgment outcomes against the defendant(s) such as possession, unpaid rent, and other related claims.
15. Provide your consent for the answer and further motions to be sent to your email address.
16. Complete the section for defendant's information if known, including their date of birth, last three digits of their driver's license, and social security number.
17. The plaintiff or their agent should sign and fill in their address and contact information.
18. Lastly, check the military status affidavit checkbox as it applies and have a clerk or notary public acknowledge the petition.
19. Once all information is filled out, review the petition for accuracy before saving changes, downloading, printing, or sharing the document as needed.

Complete your documents online today to streamline your eviction process.