Ector County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (4)

4 courthouses

Ector County has 4 independent courts

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

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Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

300 N Grant Ave, Room 208

Odessa, TX 79761

Serves: Varies by address, must use county's online precinct map to determine the correct court: https://geoint.odessa-tx.gov/votingdistricts/

Phone: (432) 498-4201Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

300 N Grant Ave, Room 208

Odessa, TX 79761

Serves: Varies by address, must use county's online precinct map to determine the correct court: https://geoint.odessa-tx.gov/votingdistricts/

Phone: (432) 498-4202Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

300 N Grant Ave, Room 208

Odessa, TX 79761

Serves: Varies by address, must use county's online precinct map to determine the correct court: https://geoint.odessa-tx.gov/votingdistricts/

Phone: (432) 498-4203Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Ector County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

300 N Grant Ave, Room 208

Odessa, TX 79761

Serves: Varies by address, must use county's online precinct map to determine the correct court: https://geoint.odessa-tx.gov/votingdistricts/

Phone: (432) 498-4204Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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How to File in Ector 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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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.