Attorney Fees
If attorney’s fees will be requested from the party being
evicted, include the following in a written demand to vacate:
“This is a formal notice and demand that you vacate
the above identified and described property within ten (10) days
after this notice was sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested. If you do not vacate the premises before the 11th day
after the date you receive this notice, the State may institute
a forcible-detainer action against you. If such action is filed,
Texas Property Code, Section 24.006 provides that the State of Texas
may recover reasonable attorney’s fees from you.”
The demand for attorney's fees shall be sent by registered
mail or certified mail, return receipt requested.
If attorney’s fees will not be requested, a shorter time period
demand letter may be sent, by registered mail or certified mail,
return receipt requested, as follows:
“This is a formal notice and demand that you vacate
the above identified and described property within three (3) days
after receipt of this notice. If you do not vacate the premises
before the 4th day after the date you receive this notice, the State
may institute a forcible-detainer action against you.”