Travis County Justice Court — Precinct 5
Filing information for Travis County Justice Court — Precinct 5 in Austin, TX. Part of the Travis County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$20,000
Courthouse Details
Travis County Justice Court — Precinct 5
1000 Guadalupe Street, Suite 117 (Civil) / Suite 112 (Criminal)
Austin, TX 78701
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Area Served
Central Travis County including downtown Austin
How to File at Travis County Justice Court — Precinct 5
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available statewide via eFileTexas.gov for all filer types including pro se litigants. E-filing supports new case initiation, subsequent filings, and document service. Some Travis County JP precincts may exercise discretion to require e-filing for certain filings; check with specific precinct. Each precinct also accepts filings via designated email (e.g., jp1@traviscountytx.gov, jp2@traviscountytx.gov) at the court's discretion.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
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