No, a landlord cannot evict a legal tenant immediately in Texas. A court process is required before a tenant can be removed.
For nonpayment of rent, landlords must give at least 3 days’ written notice to pay or vacate. For lease violations or ending a tenancy, notice periods may vary depending on the lease terms. Even if a landlord claims a tenant is not legal, they must still follow the legal eviction process and obtain a court order to remove the tenant.
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The information for this answer was found on our Texas Eviction Process answers.