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

> How long does an eviction stay on your record in Texas? The court file and your screening report run on different clocks. Here are the dates to check.

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How long an eviction stays on your record in Texas depends on which record you mean: the court file or a tenant screening report. Check the dates and how the case ended, then look up the rules for that kind of record. One deadline doesn't cover both.

## The short answer

Two clocks run at once. A tenant screening report can list an eviction for up to seven years, and the court record stays public. Many communities go easier once the eviction is a few years old, more so when the old balance is paid.

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## What that means for you

The older the eviction, the more communities will consider you. A paid balance helps no matter how old it is.

Past the three year mark, the list of communities we can send you usually gets longer.

## How Texas communities handle it

Texas property managers screen through a handful of companies, including TransUnion SmartMove, RealPage LeasingDesk, and AppFolio. Some check rent payment data from Experian RentBureau, and old apartment balances often show up through collection agencies like NCAC. Each one pulls up different information, and each management company reads it differently.

A denied application usually costs $50 to $75, and those fees stack up fast when you apply without knowing how a property screens.

For what to do about an eviction at any age, see our [eviction](/eviction/) page or the related guides below.

## What to do next

Don't know where to apply, or tired of paying fees just to get turned down? Don’t guess. Send us your situation and we’ll point you to Texas communities worth a look. It’s free to you; communities pay our referral fee out of their advertising budgets.

Related reading: [eviction](/eviction/) · [second chance apartments after an eviction](/guide/second-chance-apartments-after-eviction/)

## FAQ

Does an eviction ever fully disappear? + 

Not from the courthouse. Screening companies usually stop reporting it after about 7 years, but the court record stays public.

Is an eviction from four years ago easier to get approved with? + 

Usually, yes, and more so if you've paid the old balance.

Can I rent before it falls off? + 

Often, yes. Plenty of second chance communities may consider an eviction that's still on your report, usually with a risk fee. Expect more than they charge for credit issues. Paying off the old balance first helps.

## Related guides

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

A dismissed eviction filing can still show up, but properties usually treat it more lightly than a judgment. A certified dismissal order from the court is the proof managers want.](/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. That difference changes which communities will consider you.](/guide/eviction-vs-broken-lease/)[### Filed vs. Granted vs. Dismissed Evictions Explained

Filed, granted, and dismissed evictions get screened differently. How Texas JP courts record each one changes how screening reads it, and the court's paperwork shows the outcome.](/guide/filed-vs-granted-vs-dismissed-evictions/)[### Renting After Multiple Evictions in Texas

Multiple evictions get an almost automatic denial at many communities, but some will consider them with 3x to 4x income and a higher risk fee.](/guide/renting-after-multiple-evictions-texas/)

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## Put this advice into practice

- [Organize your rental history](/calculators/rental-history-timeline/)
- [Prepare your application checklist](/calculators/application-readiness-checklist/)
- [See renter resources](/renter-resources/)