Zapata County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (4)

4 courthouses

Zapata County has 4 independent courts

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

All Courts in Zapata County

Zapata County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

604A Delmar St

Zapata, TX 78076

Serves: Includes areas south of Mesa Salinas Rd. to Alejandrenas Rd., including Lasso Ln. and Tepozan Rd.

Phone: (956) 765-9165Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Zapata County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

1103 US Hwy 83

San Ygnacio, TX 78067

Serves: Includes the Medina Addition subdivision between 20th and 19th Streets and between Falcon and Roma.

Phone: (956) 765-9811Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Zapata County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

200 E. 7th Ave, Ste. 205

Zapata, TX 78076

Serves: No specific geographic area information found.

Phone: (956) 765-9945Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Zapata County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

301 E. 17th Avenue

Zapata, TX 78076

Serves: No specific geographic area information found.

Phone: (956) 765-6655Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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How to File in Zapata 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.