Washington County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Washington County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Brenham area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Washington County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Washington County
Washington County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Suite 114
Brenham, TX 77833
Serves: Precinct 1 of Washington County.
Washington County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
105 West Main Street, Suite 101
Brenham, TX 77833
Serves: Precinct 2 of Washington County, including the Chappell Hill area.
Washington County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
100 East Main Street, Suite 202
Brenham, TX 77833
Serves: Precinct 3 of Washington County.
Washington County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
402 N Main Street
Burton, TX 77835
Serves: Precinct 4 of Washington County, including the Burton area.
How to File in Washington 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 →