UPDATES FOR EVICTIONS EFFECTIVE 1/1/2026
Eviction Rule Change Summary: This is a summary of changes made by SB 38, and the changes to the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, which go into effect for eviction suits filed
on or after January 1, 2026. This is just a summary, for full information
please review the updated Evictions Deskbook, the TJCTC legislative
update materials at www.tjctc.org/legislative, and the text of SB 38 and
the Rules of Civil Procedure.