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Texas Eviction record sealing

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Eviction record sealing in Texas

The state landlord-tenant statute has no provision for sealing or expunging eviction records (full-text search of Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24 (forcible entry and detainer; §§ 24.001 et seq.), full-text search). Court rules or other statutes, which this site has not reviewed, may still provide for it.

Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24 (forcible entry and detainer; §§ 24.001 et seq.) (full-text search) · last checked 2026-10-23

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