Cameron County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (9)

9 courthouses

Cameron County has 9 independent courts

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

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

505 Hwy 100

Port Isabel, TX 78578

Phone: (956) 943-2520Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1

835 E. Levee St, 2nd Floor

Brownsville, TX 78520

Phone: (956) 544-0857Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2

835 E. Levee St, 2nd Floor

Brownsville, TX 78520

Phone: (956) 544-0858Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1

1390 W. Expressway 83

San Benito, TX 78586

Phone: (956) 361-4618Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2

1390 W. Expressway 83

San Benito, TX 78586

Phone: (956) 361-8257Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

745 W. Ocean Blvd

Los Fresnos, TX 78566

Phone: (956) 233-6150Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 1

3302 W. Wilson Rd

Harlingen, TX 78552

Phone: (956) 427-8057Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 2

3302 W. Wilson Rd

Harlingen, TX 78552

Phone: (956) 427-8058Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 3

200 Industrial Way

La Feria, TX 78559

Phone: (956) 797-1887Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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How to File in Cameron County

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E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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File in person

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

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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.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.