# How Texas JP Courts Report Evictions to Databases

> Texas evictions run through Justice of the Peace courts by county. How public-records crawlers capture filings and why non-NCAC communities still find them.

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# How Texas JP Courts Report Evictions

Texas evictions run through Justice of the Peace courts by county. How public-records crawlers capture filings and why non-NCAC communities still find them.

![Exterior of a Texas Justice of the Peace courthouse, candid daylight](/images/misc/exterior-of-a-texas-justice-of-the-peace-courthous.webp)

## The direct answer

How JP civil filings work by county (Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis)

If you’re searching this because you’ve been denied or you’re worried about applying, here’s what actually happens in Texas: most communities run a credit check. The question is what they do with the results. Some use a hard cutoff (below X score, auto-deny). Others use conditional-approval bands and weigh the full picture — income, rental history, collections type, and time since any issue.

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![Flow graphic: JP filing to public records to screening database](/images/misc/flow-graphic-jp-filing-to-public-records-to-screen.webp)

## What it actually means

How public-records crawlers capture filings before resolution

Why even non-NCAC/LeasingDesk communities find evictions

The next step for renters in this situation.

## How Texas communities handle it

Texas property managers use a mix of screening vendors — **TransUnion SmartMove**, **Experian RentBureau**, **RealPage**, **AppFolio**, **NCAC**, and **LeasingDesk**. Each vendor surfaces different information, and each PMC weighs it differently.

The reason people burn $50-$75 per rejected application is that the “no credit check apartments” search returns generic pages that don’t explain the mechanics. This page explains them.

For the broader picture on texas jp court eviction records, see our 

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## What to do next

If you’re weighing whether to apply somewhere or you’re afraid of another rejection, don’t guess. We’ll tell you in 2-4 business hours which Texas communities will approve your specific situation. Free to you — communities pay us the referral fee from their advertising budgets.

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## FAQ

Which court handles Texas evictions? +

The county Justice of the Peace (JP) court where the property is located.

Can an eviction show before the case is decided? +

Yes; public-records crawlers can capture a filing before it's resolved.

Can communities without a screening vendor still find my eviction? +

Yes; court records are public, so a records search can surface it.

## Related guides

### Does a Dismissed Eviction Still Show Up on Screening?

A dismissed eviction filing can still surface, but it's far easier to place. How a certified Motion to Dismiss clears it and how we match you.

[Does a Dismissed Eviction Still Show Up on Screening? →](/guide/does-dismissed-eviction-show-on-screening/)

### Eviction vs. Broken Lease: What's the Difference for Renting?

An eviction means a landlord went to court; a broken lease means you left owing money. Why the distinction changes which communities approve you.

[Eviction vs. Broken Lease: What's the Difference for Renting? →](/guide/eviction-vs-broken-lease/)

### Filed vs. Granted vs. Dismissed Evictions Explained

Your eviction status changes your approval odds. What filed, granted, and dismissed mean, how Texas JP courts record them, and how to document the outcome.

[Filed vs. Granted vs. Dismissed Evictions Explained →](/guide/filed-vs-granted-vs-dismissed-evictions/)

### How Long Does an Eviction Stay on Your Record in Texas?

Evictions typically surface on screening for 5-7 years, and court records are public indefinitely. How recency changes your odds and when more communities open up.

[How Long Does an Eviction Stay on Your Record in Texas? →](/guide/how-long-does-eviction-stay-on-record-texas/)

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