Property Management

In Texas, a residential tenant who has been served with an eviction notice (forcible detainer) and loses in justice court may appeal to:

ATREC
BThe county court at law✓ Correct
CThe Texas Supreme Court directly
DThe Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Explanation

Eviction (forcible detainer) cases in Texas begin in the justice of the peace (JP) court. Either party may appeal the JP court's decision to the county court at law for a new trial (trial de novo).

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