Resources

Overview of the Eviction Process

LL: Landlord NTV: Notice to Vacate JP: Justice of the Peace WP: Writ of Possession

To read about the eviction process in detail, visit the Texas Tenant Advisor website, scroll down, and click “The eviction process” on the center-right side of the page.

Learn about:

The court system and navigating a civil dispute: Texas Law Help: Court Basics
Eviction appeals: Texas Law Help: Appealing an Eviction
Illegal evictions and lockouts: Caretaker: Renter Guides
The Texas Supreme Court Emergency Order 48 Protections: Texas Law Help: 48th Emergency Order
Get answers to common legal questions at Legal FAQs for Renters in Texas
If you have a disability and would like someone to help you with eviction, providing accommodations, or legal protection: Disability Rights TX

Legal Aid Resources– Eviction

Lone Star Legal Aid: 800-733-8394 — free legal aid for low income people in southern and eastern Texas. You must be a citizen or legal resident
Houston Volunteer Lawyers: 713-228-0732 — free legal aid for low income people in Harris County; serves people regardless of immigration status
Houston Immigrant Legal Services Collaborative
Earl Carl Institute: You must be a citizen or legal resident
Additional services may be found at TexasLawHelp.org here

Domestic Violence Resources– Non Eviction

If you are in immediate danger or need emergency assistance, call 911.

If you are not in an emergency situation but are impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault, please review this list of resources: Resources for Victims and Survivors

Please refer to the following hotlines for additional support:

Domestic Violence Hotline: (713) 528-2121
- TDD Line: 713-528-3625
- Toll Free: 1-800-256-0551
Sexual Assault Hotline: (713) 528-RAPE (7273)
- TDD Line: 713-528-3691
- Toll Free: 1-800-256-0661

Additional Resources– Non Eviction

For additional housing resources for the City of Houston: City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
For additional housing resources for Harris County: Harris County Housing and Community Resource Center
For utility assistance: BakerRipley's Utility Assistance Program, or call the Utility Assistance Hotline at 731-590-2327, or get in touch using the United Way of Greater Houston’s 211 Helpline
To find a Houston Food Bank partner near you: Houston Food Bank Locator
For help applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program): Houston Food Bank SNAP Assistance
To apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children program): Texas WIC- Apply
Learn more about state benefit programs such as TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Cash Help and SNAP: Your Texas Benefits website
For medical services including services for people without insurance, find a community health center near you: Texas Association of Community Health Centers.
For individuals and family members facing mental health issues and/or substance use disorders, contact the SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
For stress or anxiety due to COVID-19: Harris Center COVID-19 Support Line and Resources, or call at 833-986-1919