Smith County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Smith County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Tyler area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (5)
5 courthouses
Smith County has 5 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Smith County
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
200 E. Ferguson Street, Suite 501
Tyler, TX 75702
Serves: Central Tyler and surrounding areas
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
15405 Highway 155 S
Tyler, TX 75703
Serves: Southwestern Smith County, including parts of Tyler, Flint, and Gresham
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
313 E. Duval Street
Troup, TX 75789
Serves: Southeastern Smith County, including Troup, Arp, and surrounding areas
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
14152 Highway 155 N
Winona, TX 75792
Serves: Northeastern Smith County, including Winona, Starrville, and Red Springs
Justice of the Peace Precinct 5
2616 S. Main Street
Lindale, TX 75771
Serves: Northwestern Smith County, including Lindale and Hideaway
How to File in Smith 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 →