Starr County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Starr County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Rio Grande City area.

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Courts (8)

8 courthouses

Starr County has 8 independent courts

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

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Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

4192 U.S. Highway 83

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Phone: (956) 317-1610
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Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

1705 N. Athens St.

Roma, TX 78584

Phone: (956) 849-1253
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Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

530 Gabriela St.

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Phone: (956) 487-7049
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Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

401 N. Britton Avenue, Room 403

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Phone: (956) 716-4800 ext 8244
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Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5

8938 N FM 755

Santa Elena, TX 78591

Phone: (956) 481-3210
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Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6

6165 FM 1430 Road

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Phone: (956) 487-7180
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Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7

78 Salineno Road

Roma, TX 78584

Phone: (956) 848-5717
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Starr County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8

5095 Old Escobares Hwy. 83

Roma, TX 78584

Phone: (956) 849-7450
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How to File in Starr 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.

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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.