How long does a writ of possession take in Fort Worth?

In Fort Worth, expect roughly 7 to 14 days from the Tarrant County JP-court judgment to the lockout. The writ can be requested on day 6, after the 5-day appeal window closes, and the constable then posts a 24-hour notice before executing. Busy precincts can add several days to the constable's scheduling.

Which court issues a writ of possession in Fort Worth?

The Tarrant County Justice of the Peace court that granted the eviction judgment issues the writ. Fort Worth addresses fall across several JP precincts, so the writ must be requested from the same precinct that heard the case — not from a court of the landlord's choosing.

Who performs the lockout in Tarrant County?

The constable for the issuing JP precinct executes the writ. The constable posts a 24-hour notice, returns at the scheduled execution time, and supervises while the landlord's locksmith changes the locks and the landlord's movers remove the tenant's property to a nearby location.

How much does a writ of possession cost in Fort Worth?

Budget roughly $25 for the JP-court issuance fee plus about $150 to $200 for the constable's execution fee. Add a locksmith (about $75 to $150) and movers, which vary with unit size. Tarrant County sets the court and constable fees, so confirm the current amounts when you file.

Can a Fort Worth tenant stop the writ of possession?

Yes, in two ways. The tenant can appeal the JP judgment to Tarrant County Court at Law within 5 days by posting an appeal bond or filing a Statement of Inability to Afford Costs, which pauses the writ. Or the tenant may satisfy the judgment before the writ is executed if the judgment allows it. After the 24-hour notice is posted, only a court order stops execution.

What happens to the tenant's belongings during a Fort Worth lockout?

Under Texas Property Code §24.0061(d), the constable supervises while the landlord's movers place the tenant's personal property at a nearby location outside the rental, typically the nearest public right-of-way. The landlord may not sell, keep, or dispose of the property during the lockout.

Do I have to be present at the writ execution?

Yes. Tarrant County constables will not carry out the move-out for you. The landlord or an authorized representative must be on site at the scheduled execution time with a locksmith and enough labor to clear the unit, or the constable can return the writ unexecuted and you will need to reschedule.

Does SB 38 change the writ process in Fort Worth?

SB 38, effective January 1, 2026, streamlines notice delivery and speeds parts of the eviction case, but the writ mechanics remain governed by Texas Property Code §24.0061: no writ during the 5-day appeal window, a 24-hour constable notice, and constable-supervised execution.

Fort Worth & Tarrant County Landlords

Writ of Possession in Fort Worth, Texas

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

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What Is a Writ of Possession in Fort Worth?

In Fort Worth, a writ of possession is the Tarrant County JP-court order that directs a constable to remove the tenant and return the property to the landlord. It cannot be requested until the 5-day appeal window after the eviction judgment closes. Once issued, the constable for the precinct covering the rental posts a 24-hour notice and then supervises the lockout — usually 7 to 14 days after judgment.

Tarrant County is one of the busiest eviction dockets in Texas, so constable scheduling — not the statute — is usually what sets your actual lockout date. Filing the writ the morning it becomes available is the single biggest lever a Fort Worth landlord has on the calendar. See our Tarrant County eviction guide for the full case timeline.

How Fort Worth Writs Move Through Tarrant County Courts

Tarrant County has eight Justice of the Peace precincts, and Fort Worth addresses fall across several of them. The writ must be requested from the same JP court that granted your judgment.

Precinct matters more than city limits

A Fort Worth rental can sit in JP Precinct 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 or 8 depending on the address. Filing in the wrong precinct means the writ is rejected and the timeline restarts.

Tarrant County constables execute the writ

The constable's office for the issuing precinct posts the 24-hour notice and supervises the lockout. Execution windows are assigned by the constable, not the landlord.

Appeal risk is higher in urban precincts

Tarrant JP courts see frequent Statements of Inability to Afford Costs, which let a tenant appeal without a cash bond and pause the writ entirely.

Landlord must be present with labor

Tarrant constables will not perform the move-out. The landlord supplies a locksmith and movers at the scheduled execution time or the writ is returned unexecuted.

Fort Worth Writ of Possession Timeline

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

1. JP-court judgment for possession
Day 0
The Tarrant County JP court grants 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 a Statement of Inability. No writ may issue during this window.
3. Writ requested and issued
Day 6+
With no appeal on file, the landlord requests the writ from the same Fort Worth JP court and pays the issuance fee.
4. Constable posts 24-hour notice
Day 7 – 11
The Tarrant County constable posts written notice on the door giving the tenant 24 hours to vacate.
5. Lockout and possession
Day 8 – 14
The constable supervises while locks are changed and the tenant's property is moved to a nearby location under §24.0061(d).

What a Writ of Possession Costs in Fort Worth

Writ of possession issuance fee (Tarrant JP court)~$25
Constable execution fee~$150 – $200
Locksmith / lock change~$75 – $150
Movers for property removalVaries by unit size

Fees are set by Tarrant County JP courts and constable precincts and change periodically — confirm current amounts at filing.

Fort Worth Areas We Serve

Downtown Fort WorthNear SouthsideTCU / West CliffArlington HeightsStockyards / North SideComoWedgwoodRidgleaFar North Fort Worth (Alliance)Benbrook & Westworth VillageHaltom CityWhite Settlement

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

Why Fort Worth Landlords Use NTX Eviction for the Writ

Right precinct, first time

We map the rental address to the correct Tarrant County JP precinct so the writ is filed where the judgment lives.

Filed the day it's available

We track the appeal deadline and request the writ as soon as day 6 opens — the fastest legal path to a lockout.

Flat-fee, no hourly billing

One flat fee covers writ preparation, filing, and constable scheduling for Fort Worth properties.

Lockout-day logistics

We confirm the constable's execution window and make sure your locksmith and movers are on site so the writ isn't returned unexecuted.

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Writ of Possession in Fort Worth, Texas

What Is a Writ of Possession in Fort Worth?

How Fort Worth Writs Move Through Tarrant County Courts

Precinct matters more than city limits

Tarrant County constables execute the writ

Appeal risk is higher in urban precincts

Landlord must be present with labor

Fort Worth 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