Houston County Small Claims Court

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

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Max Claim

$20,000

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Houston County has 2 independent courts

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

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Houston County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

700B South 4th Street

Crockett, TX 75835

Phone: (936) 544-2564Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Houston County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

110 East Houston Avenue

Crockett, TX 75835

Phone: (936) 544-3255 ext. 269Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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How to File in Houston 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 guide

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.