Anderson County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Anderson County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Palestine area.

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Courts (4)

4 courthouses

Anderson County has 4 independent courts

How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose

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Anderson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

120 Watkins St

Elkhart, TX 75839

Serves: Precinct 1 of Anderson County

Phone: (903) 764-5661Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Anderson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

703 N Mallard St, Suite 107

Palestine, TX 75801

Serves: Precinct 2 of Anderson County

Phone: (903) 723-7486Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Anderson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

500 N Church St, Suite 8

Palestine, TX 75801

Serves: Precinct 3 of Anderson County

Phone: (903) 723-7418Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Anderson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

703 N Mallard St, Suite 106

Palestine, TX 75801

Serves: Precinct 4 of Anderson County

Phone: (903) 723-7419Hours: 8:00 AM - 11:55 AM, 1:00 PM - 4:55 PM
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How to File in Anderson County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.