Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 24.001–24.011 § 24.007
APPEAL.
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Sec. 24.007. APPEAL. A final judgment of a county court in an eviction suit may not be appealed on the issue of possession unless the premises in question are being used for residential purposes only. A judgment of a county court may not under any circumstances be stayed pending appeal unless, within 10 days of the signing of the judgment, the appellant files a supersedeas bond in an amount set by the county court. In setting the supersedeas bond the county court shall provide protection for the appellee to the same extent as in any other appeal, taking into consideration the value of rents likely to accrue during appeal, damages which may occur as a result of the stay during appeal, and other damages or amounts as the court may deem appropriate. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3516, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 891, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1205, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 2.02(a), eff. January 1, 2012.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 3364), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.007, a county court's final judgment in an eviction case can only be appealed on the question of who gets possession of the property if the premises are used solely for residential purposes. Regardless of the type of property, any appeal that seeks to pause ("stay") enforcement of the judgment requires the appealing party to file a supersedeas bond within 10 days of the judgment being signed. The bond amount is set by the county court and must be sufficient to protect the winning party against lost rents, damages caused by the delay, and any other amounts the court considers appropriate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.007, a landlord who wins an eviction judgment in county court can generally expect that judgment to be enforced unless the losing party posts a supersedeas bond within 10 days. Compliant operators typically monitor the post-judgment period closely and track whether such a bond has been filed, since a properly posted bond is the only mechanism that can legally pause execution of the eviction. Landlords managing residential properties should also be aware that the opposing party retains the right to appeal the possession issue itself, which is a distinction that does not apply to commercial eviction judgments under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tex. Prop. Code § 24.007 establishes that a residential tenant who loses an eviction judgment in county court retains the right to appeal the possession ruling, a right that is not available to parties in non-residential eviction cases. To prevent the eviction from being carried out while an appeal is pending, the tenant must file a supersedeas bond—set by the county court—within 10 days of the judgment being signed; without that bond, the judgment can be enforced regardless of any appeal. Tenants seeking to understand their options after an adverse judgment may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Texas eviction procedure.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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