Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.

Contracts

• Lease Agreements (Residential & Commercial): You must amend Master Lease Agreements to explicitly authorize electronic delivery of notices (vacate/termination). Without this specific clause, you cannot utilize the digital delivery methods authorized by Sec. 24.005(f-3).
• Management Agreements: Update agreements to explicitly authorize property managers (non-lawyers) to act as agents in both Justice Court and County Court appeals, as now codified.

Hiring/Training

• Process Server Vetting: Establish vendor relationships with private process service companies that employ off-duty law enforcement. You must verify these officers hold the specific TCOLE training certification required by the new law to serve writs if the Constable fails to do so within 5 days.
• Intake Staff Training: Legal and collections teams must be trained to prepare Sworn Petitions. Evidence (ledgers, leases) must be audit-ready and attached at the time of filing to support a Motion for Summary Disposition; they can no longer be gathered "just in time" for trial.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Digital Audit Trails: Implement logging systems for electronic notices. You must be able to produce a digital receipt or log proving transmission/receipt to the tenant to survive a judicial challenge.
• Concurrent Notice Tracking: Update eviction software logic to allow State and Federal (CARES/HUD) notice periods to run concurrently rather than consecutively, shortening your total timeline.

Fees & Costs

• Process Service Budget: While standard Constable fees remain, budget for potentially higher upfront costs if utilizing private off-duty officers for expedited service (the "5-Day Rule").
• Legal Savings: Successful use of Summary Disposition motions will reduce billable hours for court appearances.