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County Court at Law No. 2's frequently-asked-questions guide for a residential landlord appealing an eviction: who may appeal, how to appeal at the justice court, possession and rent during appeal, and setting the trial de novo.
Applies to a residential landlord or tenant appealing an eviction to the Parker County Court at Law No. 2.
For an eviction appeal in County Court at Law No. 2, a corporation needs a lawyer in the county court, and a non-lawyer may appear only for a writ-of-possession motion or a motion to dismiss. To appeal, a party files a bond or cash bond at the justice court within 5 days, notifies the tenant within 5 days, and contests a Statement of Inability within 5 days. During appeal the appellant deposits on
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-06 from the county-site document (read in full). Court-specific CCL2 self-represented eviction-appeal procedure; judge-joined to Johnson.
The Precinct 4 justice court's instruction letter: a plea of no contest or guilty makes the fine and costs due, a not-guilty plea brings a mailed court date, remittances by money order or cashier's check only (personal checks returned), juveniles 16 and under must contact the court with a parent or guardian before the appearance date, and payment online or by phone.
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