🤠 Texas 3-Day Notice to Vacate — Nonpayment of Rent
Required First Step to Evict for Nonpayment — Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005
PAY OR VACATE IN 3 DAYS: Under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005, a landlord must serve a Notice to Vacate before filing an eviction lawsuit. For nonpayment, the standard is 3 days. Texas counts calendar days including weekends and holidays. Note the mandatory 2-day grace period under § 92.019 — notices served before the grace period expires may be invalid.
📅 Notice Dates
👤 Tenant Information
🏠 Rental Property
💰 Rent Amount Owed
Texas law (§ 92.019) requires a 2-day grace period before a late fee may be charged. The 3-day notice period is calendar days in Texas — weekends and holidays count. The tenant may vacate OR pay the exact amount listed; any deviation requires a new notice.
👔 Landlord Information & Signature
📬 Proof of Service
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Under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005, landlords must give written notice to vacate before filing a Forcible Detainer (eviction) lawsuit. Texas allows as little as 3 days' notice for nonpayment, and calendar days are used — weekends and holidays count.
Texas Eviction Timeline
- Serve 3-Day Notice to Vacate
- Wait 3 full calendar days after service date
- File Petition for Eviction in Justice of the Peace Court
- Hearing scheduled within 10–21 days
- Texas is one of the fastest eviction states — full process can take as little as 3 weeks
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. Texas eviction procedures are technical — errors result in dismissal. Consult a qualified Texas attorney before serving any notice or filing any court document.
