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

In Plano, expect about 7 to 12 days from the Collin 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 posts a 24-hour notice before executing. Collin County's lighter docket usually means faster constable scheduling than Dallas or Tarrant.

Which court issues a writ of possession for a Plano rental?

The Collin County Justice of the Peace court that granted your eviction judgment. Plano addresses fall across multiple Collin County JP precincts, so the writ must be requested from the same precinct that heard the eviction case.

Who executes the writ of possession in Collin County?

The constable for the issuing JP precinct. The constable posts the 24-hour notice on the door, then returns at a scheduled execution time to supervise while the landlord changes the locks and moves the tenant's belongings out.

How much does a writ of possession cost in Plano?

Plan on roughly $25 for the Collin County JP-court issuance fee and about $150 to $200 for the constable's execution fee, plus a locksmith (about $75 to $150) and movers priced by unit size. Court and constable fees are set by Collin County and change periodically.

Can a Plano tenant stop the writ after judgment?

Yes. Filing an appeal to Collin County Court at Law within 5 days — with an appeal bond or a Statement of Inability to Afford Costs — blocks the writ until the county court rules. Paying the judgment in full before execution can also stop it where the judgment permits. Once the 24-hour notice is posted, only a court order halts the lockout.

What happens at a Plano apartment community lockout?

The constable meets the landlord or on-site manager at the scheduled time. Management provides access and a maintenance escort, the locks are re-keyed, and the tenant's personal property is placed at a nearby location outside the unit as required by Texas Property Code §24.0061(d).

Do I need to be in Plano for the writ execution?

Someone authorized must be. Collin County constables supervise but do not perform the move-out. Out-of-state owners typically authorize their property manager or use our lockout coordination so a locksmith and movers are on site at the constable's execution window.

What if the Plano tenant moves out before the constable arrives?

If the unit is confirmed vacant and possession is surrendered, you can take possession and cancel the execution with the constable's office. Document the vacancy with photos and written notice, and do not remove property until you are certain possession has been abandoned or the writ has been executed.

Plano & Collin County Landlords

Writ of Possession in Plano, Texas

The final step of a Plano eviction. We prepare the writ, file it with the Collin County JP court that heard your case, 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 Plano?

In Plano, a writ of possession is the Collin County JP-court order that authorizes a constable to remove a tenant and hand possession back to the landlord. It becomes available on the sixth day after the eviction judgment, once the 5-day appeal window has expired. The precinct constable then posts a 24-hour notice on the door before supervising the lockout — commonly 7 to 12 days after judgment in Collin County.

Plano's rental stock is heavily corporate-managed multifamily and single-family investment property, so writ files here frequently involve out-of-state owners and property managers who need someone local at the execution. We handle the filing and the lockout-day coordination end to end — see our who we serve page.

How Plano Writs Move Through Collin County Courts

Collin County runs four Justice of the Peace precincts. Plano addresses are split between precincts, and the writ must come from the same court that issued your judgment.

Plano spans multiple JP precincts

West and east Plano can fall under different Collin County JP precincts. We confirm the precinct from the property address before anything is filed.

Collin County constables schedule execution

The constable for the issuing precinct posts the 24-hour notice and sets the execution window. Collin's docket is lighter than Dallas or Tarrant, so lockouts often land on the earlier end of the range.

Multifamily communities need access coordination

Large Plano apartment communities usually require the on-site manager to be present with keys and a maintenance escort at the constable's execution time.

Appeals go to Collin County Court at Law

A timely appeal with bond or a Statement of Inability moves the case to county court and blocks the writ until that case is decided.

Plano Writ of Possession Timeline

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

1. JP-court judgment for possession
Day 0
The Collin County JP court grants the Plano landlord a judgment for possession after the hearing.
2. 5-day appeal window
Days 1 – 5
The tenant has 5 calendar days to appeal with a bond or Statement of Inability. No writ can issue yet.
3. Writ requested and issued
Day 6+
If no appeal is filed, the landlord requests the writ from the same Collin County JP court and pays the issuance fee.
4. Constable posts 24-hour notice
Day 7 – 9
The Collin County constable posts notice on the Plano property giving the tenant 24 hours to vacate.
5. Lockout and possession
Day 8 – 12
The constable supervises the lockout; locks are changed and the tenant's property is removed under §24.0061(d).

What a Writ of Possession Costs in Plano

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

Collin County JP courts and constable precincts set these fees; verify the current amounts when the writ is requested.

Plano Areas We Serve

Downtown / Historic PlanoWest PlanoLegacy WestWillow BendPrestonwoodShoal CreekLos RiosEast PlanoDeerfieldRidgeviewHunters GlenParker Road corridor

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

Why Plano Landlords Use NTX Eviction for the Writ

Collin County precinct accuracy

We match the Plano property address to the correct JP precinct so the writ issues without a rejected filing.

Fast turnaround on day 6

We calendar the appeal deadline and request the writ the moment it's legally available.

Flat fee for remote owners

Out-of-state Plano investors get one flat fee covering writ prep, filing, and constable scheduling — no hourly billing.

On-site lockout coordination

We line up the constable window with your property manager, locksmith, and movers so execution succeeds on the first attempt.

Contact NTX Eviction

2253 Chasefield Dr, Plano, TX 75023 · Plano, TX, US
214-206-4229
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Service area: 8 North Texas counties (Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Rockwall, Kaufman, Grayson, Ellis). Same name, address, and phone shown across our site, Google Business Profile, and directory listings.

Plano Writ of Possession FAQs

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Writ of Possession in Plano, Texas

What Is a Writ of Possession in Plano?

How Plano Writs Move Through Collin County Courts

Plano spans multiple JP precincts

Collin County constables schedule execution

Multifamily communities need access coordination

Appeals go to Collin County Court at Law

Plano 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