Howard County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Howard County has 3 independent courts

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

All Courts in Howard County

Howard County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1

300 Main Street, Room 211

Big Spring, TX 79720

Serves: Precinct 1 of Howard County

Phone: (432) 264-2226Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
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Howard County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2

300 Main Street, Room 200

Big Spring, TX 79720

Serves: Precinct 1 of Howard County

Phone: (432) 264-2228Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
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Howard County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

110 N First St

Coahoma, TX 79511

Serves: Precinct 2 of Howard County

Phone: (432) 394-4000Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Thursday
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How to File in Howard 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.