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How do I appeal a ruling on my Statement of Inability in an eviction appeal?
In an eviction appeal, if the justice court sustains a contest to your Statement of Inability, you may appeal that decision by filing notice with the justice court within 5 days of the written order.
- What the date means
- The last day to file notice with the justice court appealing the order that sustained the contest to your Statement of Inability in an eviction appeal.
- The clock starts
- The date on the judge’s written order deciding that you can afford the appeal costs.
- Applies to
- Eviction appeals only.
- Rule
- Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.19(c)(3); Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.4
How to count it
Do not count the starting day. Count 5 calendar days, including weekends and holidays. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next day that is not.
Worked example
Say the starting date was Monday, June 1, 2026. Here is each step:
- Start: Monday, June 1, 2026. That day itself is not counted.
- Count 5 calendar days: Saturday, June 6, 2026.
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 is a Saturday, so it moves to the next day.
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 is a Sunday, so it moves to the next day.
Under Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.19(c)(3), counting from Monday, June 1, 2026, the computed date is
Monday, June 8, 2026
This is an example only. Your own date depends on your starting date and your court.
Watch out for
- Eviction time counts every calendar day, including weekends (Rule 510.4).
- If you do not appeal that ruling, or the county court denies your appeal, you may post an appeal bond or make a cash deposit within ONE business day (Rule 510.19(c)(4)). Ask the clerk right away.
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Common questions
How do I appeal a ruling on my Statement of Inability in an eviction appeal?
In an eviction appeal, if the justice court sustains a contest to your Statement of Inability, you may appeal that decision by filing notice with the justice court within 5 days of the written order. The last day to file notice with the justice court appealing the order that sustained the contest to your Statement of Inability in an eviction appeal.
Does a weekend or holiday change the date?
Yes. If the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next day that is not one (Tex. R. Civ. P. 4; Tex. R. App. P. 4.1; Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.4 in justice court). Courts also close for local reasons, so call the clerk ahead of time.
Who does this rule apply to?
Eviction appeals only.
Where does this rule come from?
Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.19(c)(3); Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.4. Read the official text yourself and confirm the date with the court clerk. ProSeFiler last checked this rule against the official text on Sunday, November 8, 2026.