Taylor County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (5)

5 courthouses

Taylor County has 5 independent courts

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

All Courts in Taylor County

Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1

450 Pecan St, Suite 110

Abilene, TX 79602

Phone: (325) 674-1338Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2

450 Pecan St, Suite 120

Abilene, TX 79602

Phone: (325) 674-1267Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm)
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Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

301 Kent St

Merkel, TX 79536

Phone: (325) 928-5114Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

442 Graham St

Tuscola, TX 79562

Phone: (325) 554-7893Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Taylor County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

155 Main St

Lawn, TX 79530

Phone: (325) 583-2341Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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How to File in Taylor 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.