Caldwell County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Caldwell County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Lockhart area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Caldwell County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Caldwell County
Caldwell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
110 S. Brazos
Lockhart, TX 78644
Caldwell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
505 E. Fannin
Luling, TX 78648
Caldwell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
9675 Hwy 142
Maxwell, TX 78656
Caldwell County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
2990 FM 1185
Lockhart, TX 78644
How to File in Caldwell 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 →