How long does a writ of possession take in Denton, TX?

Plan on about 7 to 13 days from the Denton County JP-court judgment to the lockout. The writ can be requested on day 6, after the 5-day appeal window ends, and the constable posts a 24-hour notice before executing. Rural precinct addresses can take a few days longer to schedule.

Which court issues a writ of possession in Denton County?

The Denton County Justice of the Peace court that granted the eviction judgment. Denton County has six JP precincts, and the writ must be requested from the same precinct that heard your case.

Who carries out the lockout in Denton County?

The constable for the issuing precinct. The constable posts the 24-hour notice, returns at a scheduled execution time, and supervises while the landlord's locksmith re-keys the unit and movers place the tenant's property outside as required by Texas Property Code §24.0061(d).

How much does a writ of possession cost in Denton?

Roughly $25 for the JP-court issuance fee plus about $150 to $200 for the constable's execution fee, with a locksmith around $75 to $150 and movers priced by unit size. Denton County sets the court and constable fees, so verify the current amounts at filing.

How does a writ work for student housing near UNT or TWU?

Every occupant you intend to remove should be named in the eviction judgment so the writ covers the whole unit. With roommate leases, a judgment naming only one tenant can leave others in possession, which forces a second case. Name all lease signers and known occupants from the start.

What if a Denton tenant abandons the unit mid-semester?

Apparent abandonment is not the same as legal surrender. Unless the tenant returns keys or gives written notice of surrender, the safest path is to complete the eviction and execute the writ so possession is documented by the constable. Photograph the unit's condition before and after the lockout.

Can a Denton tenant appeal and stop the writ?

Yes. Filing an appeal to Denton County Court at Law within 5 days of the JP judgment — with an appeal bond or a Statement of Inability to Afford Costs — blocks the writ until the county court decides the case. After the 24-hour notice is posted, only a court order stops execution.

Do I have to attend the writ execution in Denton?

Yes, the landlord or an authorized representative must be present with a locksmith and enough labor to clear the unit. Denton County constables supervise the lockout but do not move property. If no one is on site at the execution window, the writ can be returned unexecuted.

Denton & Denton County Landlords

Writ of Possession in Denton, Texas

The closing step of a Denton eviction. We prepare the writ, file it with the Denton County JP court that issued your judgment, and coordinate the constable lockout under Texas Property Code §24.0061.

Call 214-206-4229 Request the writ

What Is a Writ of Possession in Denton?

In Denton, a writ of possession is the Denton County JP-court order directing a constable to remove the tenant and restore possession to the landlord. It may be requested on the sixth day after the eviction judgment, once the 5-day appeal window closes. The precinct constable posts a 24-hour notice, then supervises the lockout — typically 7 to 13 days after judgment.

Denton's rental market is dominated by student housing around the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, which produces two patterns writ filings have to account for: multiple roommates named on one lease and units that are effectively abandoned mid-semester. Both change how the lockout should be documented. Our Texas eviction process guide covers the earlier stages.

How Denton Writs Move Through Denton County Courts

Denton County has six Justice of the Peace precincts covering a fast-growing mix of city, suburban, and rural addresses. The writ issues from the precinct that granted your judgment.

Six precincts, wide geography

Denton County precincts stretch from the city of Denton out to Lewisville, Flower Mound, and rural areas. Rural execution windows can be scheduled less frequently than city ones.

Student-housing leases need every tenant named

Where multiple UNT or TWU roommates share a lease, every occupant to be removed should appear in the judgment so the writ covers the whole unit.

Denton County constables execute the writ

The precinct constable posts the 24-hour notice and supervises the lockout. Landlord-supplied labor and a locksmith must be present at the execution time.

Appeals move to Denton County Court at Law

A timely appeal bond or Statement of Inability filed within 5 days suspends the writ until the county court resolves the case.

Denton Writ of Possession Timeline

From JP-court judgment to lockout — step by step in Denton County.

1. JP-court judgment for possession
Day 0
The Denton County JP court awards possession to the landlord after the eviction hearing.
2. 5-day appeal window
Days 1 – 5
The tenant has 5 calendar days to file an appeal bond or Statement of Inability; the writ is blocked during this period.
3. Writ requested and issued
Day 6+
With no appeal on file, the landlord requests the writ from the issuing Denton County JP court and pays the fee.
4. Constable posts 24-hour notice
Day 7 – 10
The Denton County constable posts written notice on the property; the tenant has 24 hours to vacate.
5. Lockout and possession
Day 8 – 13
The constable supervises the lockout, locks are changed, and the tenant's property is set out under §24.0061(d).

What a Writ of Possession Costs in Denton

Writ of possession issuance fee (Denton JP court)~$25
Constable execution fee~$150 – $200
Locksmith / re-key~$75 – $150
Movers for property removalVaries by unit size

Denton County JP courts and constable precincts set these fees and revise them periodically — confirm at filing.

Denton Areas We Serve

Downtown Denton / SquareUNT campus areaTWU campus areaSouthridgeRayzor RanchRobson RanchHickory Creek corridorCorinthLake DallasArgyleSangerPonder

We coordinate writs for single-family rentals, multifamily communities, and commercial units throughout Denton and the rest of Denton County. See our full areas we serve.

Why Denton Landlords Use NTX Eviction for the Writ

Correct Denton precinct filing

Six precincts cover Denton County — we file the writ with the court that issued the judgment so nothing is bounced.

Student-turnover timing

We plan writ requests around semester turnover so a Denton unit is back on the market for the next leasing cycle.

Flat-fee coordination

One flat fee covers writ preparation, filing, and constable scheduling — no hourly attorney billing.

Rural execution planning

For outlying Denton County addresses we confirm the constable's route and execution window before booking movers.

Contact NTX Eviction

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Writ of Possession in Denton, Texas

What Is a Writ of Possession in Denton?

How Denton Writs Move Through Denton County Courts

Six precincts, wide geography

Student-housing leases need every tenant named

Denton County constables execute the writ

Appeals move to Denton County Court at Law

Denton Writ of Possession Timeline

1. JP-court judgment for possession

2. 5-day appeal window

3. Writ requested and issued

4. Constable posts 24-hour notice

5. Lockout and possession