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Small Claims in Texas
A 12-page guide and case workbook for anyone suing or being sued in a Texas justice court small claims case, with the deadlines from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and worksheets for your claim, evidence and hearing.
General information, not legal advice. Justice court clerks can explain procedure but can't give legal advice.
What's inside
- Is it right for you?The $20,000 limit, what's excluded and the deadlines to sue.
- FilingA demand letter, the petition, venue and fees.
- ServiceConstable, sheriff, certified mail and alternative service.
- If you're suedThe 14-day answer, counterclaims, venue motions and jury requests.
- The hearingEvidence, witnesses and what the judge does.
- After judgmentNew trial motions, the 21-day appeal and collecting.
Details
- One fillable PDF, 12 pages, letter size
- Type on screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free), Preview on Mac, or most browsers, or print it
- Texas edition; state law cited as of November 2026
- Instant download after checkout
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State editions
Small claims, deeds, probate and landlord-tenant guides for Texas, Florida and California, with Oklahoma editions of small claims, deeds and probate.
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