Relating to the eviction hearings and appeals.

SB 2834 sets specific timeframes for eviction court proceedings in Texas. It requires Justice Courts to schedule eviction hearings within 10 days of filing (but no earlier than 3 days after notice is served), and county courts to set appeal trial dates within 21 days of appeal filing. These deadlines apply only to eviction cases where the petition is filed on or after September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects landlords and tenants involved in eviction lawsuits by establishing clearer court scheduling timelines. Failure to meet these deadlines could subject Justice of the Peace officers to a court order (mandamus) to act.