Runnels County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Runnels County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ballinger area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Runnels County has 2 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Runnels County
Runnels County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
613 Hutchings Avenue, Room 303
Ballinger, TX 76821
Serves: Precinct 1, including the city of Ballinger and surrounding areas.
Runnels County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
122 N. Main St.
Winters, TX 79567
Serves: Precinct 2, including the city of Winters and surrounding areas.
How to File in Runnels 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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →