La Salle County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (4)

4 courthouses

La Salle County has 4 independent courts

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

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La Salle County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 1

212 Center St

Cotulla, TX 78014

Phone: (830) 202-3051Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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La Salle County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 2

502 Nopal St

Encinal, TX 78019

Phone: (956) 948-5086
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La Salle County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 3

513 Martinez St

Cotulla, TX 78014

Phone: (830) 879-4128Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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La Salle County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 4

PO BOX 476

Fowlerton, TX 78021

Phone: (830) 202-0096
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How to File in La Salle 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.

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A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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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.