Travis County eviction protections extended through March 1

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Travis County judge on Wednesday announced extended eviction protections for renters through March 1, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A release from Travis County said Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, issued the order, which requires eviction trials for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days, so renters have time to get funding help, consult a pro bono attorney and/or negotiate a settlement, without the need for an eviction.
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