Texas court deadline
How long do I have to appeal a repair and remedy case in Texas?
In a repair and remedy case, either party may appeal by filing a written notice of appeal with the justice court within 21 days after the judge signs the judgment. No appeal bond is required.
- What the date means
- The last day to file a written notice of appeal with the justice court in a repair and remedy case.
- The clock starts
- Use the date the justice of the peace SIGNED the judgment. The judgment must be dated the day it was signed. Not the trial date. Eviction cases have their own option below.
- Applies to
- Only repair and remedy cases — a residential tenant’s case asking the court to make the landlord repair a condition that affects health or safety.
- Rule
- Tex. R. Civ. P. 509.8(a); Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.4
How to count it
Do not count the starting day. Count 21 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 21 calendar days: Monday, June 22, 2026.
- Monday, June 22, 2026 is not a weekend or legal holiday, so it stays.
Under Tex. R. Civ. P. 509.8(a), counting from Monday, June 1, 2026, the computed date is
Monday, June 22, 2026
This is an example only. Your own date depends on your starting date and your court.
Watch out for
- No appeal bond is required. The appeal is perfected by filing the notice of appeal (Rule 509.8(b)).
- If the judgment is amended in any way, count 21 days from the date the judge signs the new judgment.
- The costs on appeal are paid under Rule 143a.
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Common questions
How long do I have to appeal a repair and remedy case in Texas?
In a repair and remedy case, either party may appeal by filing a written notice of appeal with the justice court within 21 days after the judge signs the judgment. No appeal bond is required. The last day to file a written notice of appeal with the justice court in a repair and remedy case.
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?
Only repair and remedy cases — a residential tenant’s case asking the court to make the landlord repair a condition that affects health or safety.
Where does this rule come from?
Tex. R. Civ. P. 509.8(a); Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.4. 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.
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