Zavala County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (4)

4 courthouses

Zavala County has 4 independent courts

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

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Zavala County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

260 Farm Road 117

Batesville, TX 78829

Phone: (830) 376-4609
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Zavala County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

319 North 1st Street

Crystal City, TX 78839

Phone: (830) 374-2116Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
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Zavala County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

700 E Lake St

Crystal City, TX 78839

Phone: (830) 374-5197Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
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Zavala County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

121 E. US Hwy 57

La Pryor, TX 78872

Phone: (830) 365-4494
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How to File in Zavala 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.