Eviction proceedings to resume Tuesday

Evictions and debt collection proceedings can resume in Texas starting Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court ordered, after the court temporarily put both on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following the Texas Supreme Court lifting its pause on eviction and debt collecting proceedings, evictions can be filed as early as May 18, rescheduled hearings can happen as early as May 19 and evictions can begin taking place May 26.

There are some federal protections given through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Units and buildings that have federally backed mortgages, including Section 8 housing, are protected from evictions. The new order requires landlords to state whether their properties are subject to this protection. Evictions cannot be initiated for ten- ants in these housing situations through Aug. 23.

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