Opinion ID: 894704
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Heading: Forcible Detainer Action

Text: The only issue in a forcible detainer action is the right to actual possession of the premises. TEX. R. CIV. P. 746; see also TEX. PROP. CODE § 24.001. Some courts of appeals have held that if a tenant fails to post a supersedeas bond pursuant to Texas Property Code Section 24.007, the appellate court lacks jurisdiction. [1] Other courts of appeals have concluded that if a tenant vacates the premises, (1) the tenant's appeal is moot because the court can no longer grant effectual relief, [2] or (2) the issue of possession is moot, but the court can still consider issues unrelated to possession. [3] At least one court of appeals has concluded that a tenant's appeal is not moot even though the tenant vacated the premises. [4] To the extent holdings in such cases conflict with this opinion, we disapprove of them.