Any lawyers here?, trying to clear up some drama at home Options

[NgoFcukinWay]

So my ex-gf is causing some trouble and I need to seek some legal advice to make sure my butt is covered in the event that she pulls something stupid.

In the mean time, a quick question: she bailed on our lease today with no notice and with 2 months left to go and her name is on it. What can I do about her remaining material possessions in the house? Can I toss it outside and just have her pick it up from the curb?

[Special_Edy]

I agree, speak with your landlord asap.

Either you or your landlord should be able to give her a notice to vacate the property. It should be on paper, simply stating she is in violation of her contractual obligation to the lease, and that she has 3 days notice to get everything out. Make sure its dated and both she and you have a copy. If she still has anything there 3 days after recieving the notice, you(or the landlord) will be in a position to take her to court(I think its the county small claims court) to obtain an order of eviction and forced payment of any outstanding debts. I think she has 10 days after the order to remove her things and vacate the property before you will be authorized to move all of her remaining possessions to the curb(you should call the constable to help oversee this action).
If you do not give her official notice, she will still be considered a resident of your address in the state of Texas, even if she isnt on the lease. Once you allow someone to stay in your home and they have property there, they have legal rights to the property.

Talk with your landlord, they will be able to advise you on the appropriate steps since they do this for a living.