Parker County Texas Landlord-Tenant Law: Weatherford, Aledo, and What Landlords Need to Know About the New Precinct 4 Courthouse
Parker County sits west of Fort Worth in one of the most interesting market positions in the DFW Metroplex. It’s close enough to be a genuine commuter county — Weatherford is 25 miles from downtown Fort Worth via I-20 — but far enough that it retains the open land, rural character, and lower land costs that attract buyers and renters who have been priced out of closer-in suburbs. With five major master-planned communities underway and a population that has more than doubled since 2000, Parker County is clearly in a growth phase. For landlords, that growth brings both opportunity and the procedural requirements that Texas law places on anyone trying to recover possession of property. Here’s what you need to know.
The New Precinct 4 Courthouse: Use the Correct Address
The most operationally important local fact for Parker County landlords with properties in the eastern part of the county — Aledo, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Annetta, and surrounding areas — is that JP Precinct 4 moved to a brand-new courthouse in May 2023. The East Parker County Sub Courthouse at 16600 Old Weatherford Road in Aledo, TX 76008 replaced the former location near Willow Park along I-20. The new facility was purpose-built to serve the rapidly growing east county population, housing the JP Precinct 4 office, the Precinct 4 Constable, and a Parker County Tax Assessor-Collector branch.
This matters because numerous online legal directories, older filing guides, and even some navigation apps still list the former address. A landlord who drives to the wrong building to file an eviction petition loses time and may miss procedural deadlines. Before filing anything in Precinct 4, confirm the current address is 16600 Old Weatherford Road, Aledo. Judge Timothy J. Mendolia presides, the phone is 682-229-2224, and hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with a lunch closure from noon to 1 PM. The court accepts e-filing through efile.txcourts.gov.
Parker County’s Four Precincts
As with all Texas counties, evictions must be filed in the JP court for the precinct where the property physically sits. Filing in the wrong precinct results in mandatory dismissal with no option to transfer — you refile, pay fees again, and wait again while the tenant remains in possession. Parker County’s precinct map is available at parkercountytx.gov and is worth consulting any time you’re uncertain about a property’s precinct.
JP Precinct 1, with Judge Kelvin Miles at 1020 E. Highway 199 in the Courthouse N.E. Annex in Springtown, serves the northern portions of the county including Springtown, Poolville, Azle (north), and surrounding rural areas. JP Precinct 2, where Judge Kelly Green presides at 207 Fort Worth Hwy in Weatherford, serves northwestern Weatherford and surrounding areas. Note that Precinct 2 charges a civil filing fee of $54 plus a $100 constable service fee for evictions — budget accordingly. JP Precinct 3, under Judge Grissom at the Courthouse Annex at 1112 Santa Fe Drive in Weatherford, serves the central and southern Weatherford area. Both Precinct 2 and Precinct 3 are in Weatherford, so if your property is in the city, confirm your specific precinct before filing.
The Parker County Rental Market: High Ownership, Stable Tenants
Parker County’s 82% homeownership rate is one of the highest for a DFW-area county, which defines the rental market in important ways. The renter pool is smaller relative to population than in counties like Dallas or Tarrant, but it’s also remarkably stable. People who rent in Parker County tend to do so by deliberate choice — they prefer rural or semi-rural space, they’re saving to buy in a market where homeownership is the norm, or they’re working locally and don’t yet have the down payment. All of these profiles tend to produce tenants who treat the property with care and stay for multiple lease cycles.
In Weatherford specifically — which contains the majority of the county’s rental stock — the tenant pool is largely made up of Fort Worth commuters, healthcare workers at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Weatherford, employees of the Weatherford Independent School District, Weatherford College students and staff, and workers in the county’s growing retail and services sectors. Median gross rent in Weatherford runs approximately $1,474–$1,577/month. Weatherford has been named one of America’s fastest-growing affordable suburbs, consistently attracting newcomers drawn to its small-town character and convenient Metroplex access.
The eastern county — Aledo, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks — is where the most dramatic new growth is occurring. Five master-planned communities are underway, with Walsh Ranch and Veale Ranch together projected to add 80,000 residents to the county’s east side. This growth will bring new rental supply and new tenant demand simultaneously. Landlords in the Aledo-Willow Park corridor should monitor the rental market closely as thousands of new units enter this submarket over the next several years.
Running Evictions in Parker County: The Standard Texas Process
Texas eviction law applies uniformly across Parker County. A written three-day Notice to Vacate is required for nonpayment of rent and lease violations before filing a Forcible Detainer petition. Month-to-month tenancy terminations require a full one-month notice running from one rent period to the next — not simply 30 calendar days from the date of delivery. Deliver the notice in person to the tenant or a household member 16 or older, or post it on the inside of the main entry door. Certified mail is another option, but the notice period doesn’t begin until actual receipt, making door posting generally faster for time-sensitive situations.
All four Parker County JP courts accept e-filing through efile.txcourts.gov, which is a meaningful convenience compared to counties like Kaufman’s former Precinct 4 that required in-person filing. After e-filing, follow up with a phone call to the court to confirm the petition was received and to get your hearing date. Most Parker County eviction hearings are scheduled within 10 to 21 days of filing. If the tenant does not appear, a default judgment is typically entered. If they appear and contest, the JP judge hears the case and usually rules the same day. Appeals go to the County Court at Law in Weatherford.
Texas eviction law was significantly updated on January 1, 2026. JP Precinct 3 specifically noted that the Notice to Vacate statute was being updated as of that date. Verify all current notice language and required forms with the appropriate Parker County JP court before initiating any eviction after that date. Do not assume prior-year forms are still compliant.
Security Deposits and Documentation
Texas Property Code § 92.103 requires return of the security deposit within 30 days of the tenant surrendering the property, with an itemized written accounting of all deductions. The bad-faith penalty — $100 plus three times the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney’s fees — can turn a $1,500 deposit dispute into a $4,600 statutory judgment against the landlord before legal fees. Photograph the unit with a timestamp at move-in and move-out. Have the tenant sign a move-in condition checklist. Mail the accounting certified mail within the deadline. Normal wear and tear — routine cleaning, paint scuffs, carpet aging from normal use — is not a deductible item under Texas law.
This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current eviction procedures with the appropriate Parker County JP court before filing. JP Precinct 4 is now located at 16600 Old Weatherford Road, Aledo, TX 76008 — not the former Willow Park address. Evictions filed in the wrong precinct will be dismissed. Consult a licensed Texas attorney for specific guidance. Last updated: March 2026.
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