Justices of the Peace

JP offices are open as usual, but following the amended JP Orders:
Supreme Court of Texas Misc. Docket No. 23-9004 (PDF)

Civil Court Cases Forms

  1. Answer - Small Claims Case (PDF)
  2. Answer - Eviction (PDF)
  3. Answer - Debt Claim Case (PDF)
  4. Writ of Retrieval - Application (PDF)
  5. Writ of Re-Entry - Application (PDF)
  6. Petition - Small Claims Case (PDF)
  7. Petition - Repair and Remedy Case (PDF)
  8. Petition - ODL (PDF)
  9. Petition - Eviction Case (PDF)
  10. Petition - Debt Claim Case (PDF)
  11. Appeal of Denial or Revocation of Certificate - Dangerous Wild Animals (PDF)

Street Guide
Note:  In eviction cases, the petition must be filed in the JP Precinct where the dwelling is located.  See Street Guide for proper filing.
Rules
The rules (PDF) relating to practice before Justice Courts are found at Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

Basic Fees
  • Filing - $54
  • Service - $90
*Contact court clerk for specific fees.

**Be advised that neither the Justices nor their Clerks can give legal advice.**

**For self-represented litigants, please visit the Texas Justice Court Training Center for related information.**

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