Austin County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Austin County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Bellville area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Austin County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Austin County
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
265 N. Chesley Street, Suite 2
Bellville, TX 77418
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
1646 Main Street
Industry, TX 78944
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
201 Atchison
Sealy, TX 77474
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4
19 Birch Street
Wallis, TX 77485
How to File in Austin 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.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →