Tarrant County Small Claims Court, Texas

Tarrant County Small Claims Court cases are heard in 8 courthouses in Tarrant County.

Tarrant County Small Claims Court
Tarrant County Small Claims Court

How are trials conducted?

Unlike regular civil trials, small claims court rules do not follow the Rules of Evidence. In fact, the judge in small claims court is charged with developing facts of the case and may question or summon witnesses. Additionally, the judge is allowed to ask questions of the parties and witnesses, and generally takes a more proactive role in determining the facts of a case. Trials generally are pretty short (15-20 minutes). A jury trial will likely last longer, probably a few hours.

Do I need to hire an Attorney?

Small claims court litigants in Texas normally represent themselves without an attorney. The reasoning behind this is because the amount is $10,000 or less, hiring an attorney becomes cost prohibitive. You are not required to have an attorney, but you are allowed one. (Government Code 28.003).

Small Claims Court Jurisdiction

A plaintiff cannot demand more than $10,000 in their action. (Texas Government Code 28.093). Small claims parties can only recover money. You are unable to seek injunctive or equitable relief. For example, if you pay a painter $1,000 to paint your house and the painter does not even begin, you cannot ask the court to issue an order for the painter to paint your house. This would be called injunctive relief.

Small Claims Court Venue

In order to follow correct procedure, a small claims case needs to be filed in the proper county and precinct. In Texas, the action is filed in the County and Precinct where the defendants reside or where a contract was to be performed. (Government Code Section 28.011).

Are there appeals in small claims court?

Yes, but only if the amount in controversy is in excess of $250.

Tarrant County Court Clerk

The clerk at the courthouse can be an excellent resource for your case. The clerk is an excellent resource for the procedure for small claims court cases in Texas but also any procedures specific to that County or courthouse. It is recommended that you contact the clerk’s office to ensure the courthouse is open during the hours you want to visit. Remember, the court clerk is trained to assist with procedural questions, but is not able to give legal advice.

Who is the judge in a Small Claims Court case?

A Justice of the Peace for Tarrant County hears small claims court cases for Tarrant County.

Small Claims Court Case Types

A variety of cases are handled in small claims court. Cases include damages from an automobile accident, a security deposit from a landlord, or breach of a contract. However, small claims court cannot handle assignments of claims (where one person transfers their interest in an action to another), a divorce proceedings, and cases filed by collection agencies or agents.

Tarrant County Court Locations

Precinct 1 Place 1 Courthouse in the City of Fort Worth

This courthouse is located at:

100 W Weatherford St, Rm 450
Fort Worth, TX 76196-0242

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 1 Place 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (817)884-1395. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 2 Place 1 Courthouse in the City of Arlington

This courthouse is located at:

700 E Abram, Ste 200
Arlington, TX 76010

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 2 Place 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (817)548-3925. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 3 Place 1 Courthouse in the City of Hurst

This courthouse is located at:

645 Grapevine Hwy, Ste 220
Hurst, TX 76054-2740

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 3 Place 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (817)581-3625. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 4 Place 1 Courthouse in the City of Fort Worth

This courthouse is located at:

6713 Telephone Rd, Ste 201
Fort Worth, TX 76135

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 4 Place 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (817)238-4425. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 5 Courthouse in the City of Fort Worth

This courthouse is located at:

350 W Belknap, Rm 112C
Fort Worth, TX 76196-0247

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 5. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (817)884-1438. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 6 Courthouse in the City of Fort Worth

This courthouse is located at:

6551 Granbury Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76133-4926

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 6. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (817)370-4525. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 7 Place 1 Courthouse in the City of Mansfield

This courthouse is located at:

1100 E Broad St, Ste 202
Mansfield, TX 76063

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 7 Place 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (817)473-5101. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 8 Place 1 Courthouse in the City of Fort Worth

This courthouse is located at:

3500 Miller Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76119

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 8 Place 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (817)531-5625. And you can email the court by clicking here.

11 thoughts on “Tarrant County Small Claims Court, Texas”

  1. Hello I need the location Of the court house in my area in West Fort Worth near I 30 West, I would like to make a claim against the repairman who fixed my frig. Thanks

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  2. What precinct is 3801 North Grove Street is in?

    What forms are required, I am in Oklahoma, will you fax them to 405-562-8633

    Thank you

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  3. I was awarded a cash settlement in my divorce in 2013 from my ex husband of $5000. He was suppose to pay it out by $140 a month. He has never paid anything on it. Can I take him to small claims court to have this enforced? If so, how do I calculate interest on said amount? In addition, our divorce was done in Tarrant County but I now reside in Parker County and he lives in Collin County. In which county do I file?

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  4. I’me attempting to file a small claims case for unpaid funds for services to Hospice Cloud located at 4301 City Point Dr, Richland Hills Tx 76118. Located in Tarrant County. Med Emporium is located in Charlotte, NC and is owed 4800.00, and we do have a contract with Hospice Cloud.
    Hoping you can provide direct as how to proceed.
    Debi Lesslie
    (704)566-3533

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  6. I was hit by an uninsured driver at University and Rock Springs in Fort Worth. I live in Southlake and the other driver lives in Euless. Which court has jurisdiction?

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  7. Good Afternoon, would you please let me know which Courthouse will be the assigned if the defendant is in Haltom City, TX 76117

    I am new to this area and need to file a claim

    Regards

    Alejandro Sune

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  8. Hello i am looking for the documents to file a small claims in fort worth. if you have them could you or would you send them to my email address.I dont have a printer here at my house , but i can print them out at the library!! they are for rental monies owed?

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  9. Good afternoon,
    I filed a small claim Case # 78642476.
    I did not send all the paperwork regarding this and it was rejected.
    May I bring everything in person?
    Thank you for your time.
    Nora Santella

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