S.B. No. 2834 amends the Texas Property Code to establish new timelines for eviction hearings and appeals. Specifically, it introduces Section 24.001(c), which mandates that Justice Courts must schedule a hearing for forcible entry and detainer cases within ten days of the petition filing, and no sooner than three days after the citation is served. If a Justice Court fails to comply with this timeline, the Justice of the Peace may be subject to mandamus. Additionally, Section 24.0071 requires county courts to set trial dates for appeals from Justice Courts within 21 days of the appeal being filed.

The bill stipulates that these changes will only apply to eviction suits where the petition is filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Eviction suits filed before this date will continue to be governed by the previous laws. This legislation aims to expedite the eviction process and ensure timely hearings for affected parties.

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