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CV-HOUSE-102Legal-aid form

Eviction Answer

Texas · TexasLawHelp.org

This form is used by a person who is being sued for eviction to formally answer the court's complaint. It allows the person to state their information and list any defenses they believe apply to their case.

The court describes it as: Answer an eviction filed against you. Allows you to list defenses.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a defendant who has received an eviction lawsuit to file their official response with the court.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Civil Answer used when you are being sued for eviction. It lets you respond to the lawsuit and list defenses.
Do I have to fill out every section?
No, you only need to fill out the sections that apply to your specific situation and the defenses you want to claim.
Does filing this form cost money?
The form mentions a jury trial fee, but it does not state if there is a general filing fee.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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