Civil Process
The Civil Division of Harris County Constable Precinct 7 is dedicated to carrying out court orders with professionalism, accuracy, and care. Our deputies and clerks work together to prepare and serve civil papers, support court proceedings, and ensure the rights of citizens are protected.
From subpoenas and eviction notices to writs and tax sales, our team handles a wide range of civil processes efficiently and fairly. By providing reliable service, we help strengthen the judicial system and maintain public trust throughout our community. The Civil Process Division is not authorized to give advice or guide in any way. We provide information and answer questions related to the Civil Process.
County, state, district, and federal courts also issue papers. The civil processes include but are not limited to:
- Attachment
- Capias
- Certiorari
- Citations
- Distress Warrants
- Eviction Notices
- Execution
- Garnishment
- Habeas Corpus
- Notice Sequestration
- Protective Orders
- Restraining Orders
- Subpoenas
Civil Division - Clerks
Civil Clerk's responsibilities include but are not limited to processing papers that are issued through the offices of the Justices of the Peace, Place One, and Place Two. County, state, district, and federal courts also issue papers. Precinct 7 Civil Clerk's process all traffic citations, offense reports, and expunction files. They are the liaison to courts and other precincts regarding location, dissemination, and service of all civil papers.
*Harris County Precinct 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and age.
Writ of Execution
This is an order of the Court to any constable in the state of Texas ordering him to execute on any non-exempt assets. Judicial writ directs the enforcement of a district, county, or justice court judgment. The writ typically directs the constable to levy on a defendant’s nonexempt property, sell it, and deliver the sale proceeds to the plaintiff to be applied toward satisfaction of the judgment.
Bailiffs
There are two Justice of the Peace Courts in Precinct 7 which handle both civil and criminal cases. The Constable’s Offices in Harris County are responsible for ensuring that courthouses are safe and secure and Precinct 7 has Deputies assigned to both JP Courts to fulfill that obligation.
Tax Sales
In Texas, if property taxes are not paid, a tax lawsuit is filed to collect the taxes. The tax suit is a lawsuit filed on behalf of the county to compel the payment of property taxes. If these property taxes are not paid, the county has the court-mandated right to sell the property for the back tax amount.
Contact our Civil Process Division HERE