Hidalgo County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (9)

9 courthouses

Hidalgo 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, Place 1

1902 Joe Stephens Ave., Suite 301

Weslaco, TX 78599

Serves: Weslaco, Mercedes, and Eastern Hidalgo County Area

Phone: (956) 447-3995Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2

1902 Joe Stephens Ave., Suite 302

Weslaco, TX 78596

Serves: Weslaco, Mercedes, and Eastern Hidalgo County Area

Phone: (956) 968-0707Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1

300 W. Hall Acres, Suite F

Pharr, TX 78577

Serves: South McAllen, Pharr, San Juan, Alamo, and Hidalgo Area

Phone: (956) 784-3540Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2

300 W. Hall Acres, Suite D

Pharr, TX 78577

Serves: South McAllen, Pharr, San Juan, Alamo, and Hidalgo Area

Phone: (956) 787-1986Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 1

730 N. Breyfogle, Suite C

Mission, TX 78574

Serves: West McAllen, Mission, and Western Hidalgo County Area

Phone: (956) 519-8422Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 2

730 N. Breyfogle, Suite A

Mission, TX 78572

Serves: West McAllen, Mission, and Western Hidalgo County Area

Phone: (956) 581-2124Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 1

1212 S. 25th Ave., Ste. A

Edinburg, TX 78542

Serves: North McAllen, Edinburg, and Northern Hidalgo County Area

Phone: (956) 380-4473Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2

1212 S. 25th Ave., Ste. C

Edinburg, TX 78542

Serves: North McAllen, Edinburg, and Northern Hidalgo County Area

Phone: (956) 383-0921Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 1

708 E Edinburg Ave, Suite B

Elsa, TX 78543

Serves: Delta Area

Phone: (956) 292-7015Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

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How to File in Hidalgo 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.