Bounced 1st Month and Security deposit check

You may be able to seek criminal charges for theft of services. Start the eviction process tomorrow, if your lease has a one day notice period then...

Can I change locks on rental house with one month left on lease?

If it is a TAA or TAR lease then forgo the last month's rent and declare the property abandoned. Could cause issues if you go to court later but...

CAN MY LANDLORD CHANGE MY LEASE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT

As you stated in your comment that your lease is up they can make changes, there may be a technical error but that can be corrected in a months...

Is a counter-suit heard at the same time as the suit in civil court?

Typically, unless the court orders bifurcation, meaning separation of matters.

How long does it take for the court to process an abstract of judgment once filed.

Actual time from request to when you get it from the court should not be too long, depends but the longest I have seen was two weeks and that was...

What is the earliest that I can request discovery in Texas small claims court?

You have to ask the court to allow you the ability to have discovery. There are a couple ways to get that done and each court is a little different...

Am I able to break lease?

See similar posting http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-can-i-break-a-lease-in-texas-due-to-high-crime-2022201.html#answer_4731212

Speak with other tenants, if you can form a group you will have more power. You always have the right to just leave and deal with the matter after...

Landlord filed for eviction and we have court in a few days. I had sent January rent prior to notice.

Payment does not void the eviction. They can still evict just for you being late. But show up to the court and state your case. You should also...

In TX, once eviction papers have been filed, how long before the landlord can deny access into the apartment?

If this is a residential lease, and a writ of possession has not been issued then a lockout without giving keys to you within two hours of your...