Waller County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (4)

4 courthouses

Waller County has 4 independent courts

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

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Waller County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

846 6th Street, Suite One

Hempstead, TX 77445

Serves: Hempstead and surrounding areas in Precinct 1

Phone: (979) 826-7745Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Waller County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

27388 Fields Store Rd

Waller, TX 77484

Serves: Waller and surrounding areas in Precinct 2

Phone: (936) 372-2193Hours: Mondays - Thursdays 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fridays 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Waller County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

12620 FM 1887

Hempstead, TX 77445

Serves: Hempstead, Prairie View and surrounding areas in Precinct 3

Phone: (979) 826-7637Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Waller County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

32225 U.S. Highway 90 Business

Brookshire, TX 77423

Serves: Brookshire, Katy, Pattison, Fulshear and surrounding areas in Precinct 4

Phone: (281) 375-5233Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:25 PM
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How to File in Waller 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.