DISCLAIMER
This is general information only concerning uncontested procedural matters.
This information is not intended to constitute legal advice or to take the place of an attorney.
The Judge and the court staffare not allowed to give you legal advice or act as your attorney.
When you choose to represent yourself in court, it is your responsibility to protect your rights by
informing yourself of law and procedures that affect your case.
Justice Court jurisdiction was increased to $20,000.00 as of September 2020.
Important Helpful Links:
Self Represented Litigants: https://www.tjctc.org/SRL.html
Eviction/Forcible Detainer:
https://www.texastenant.org/how_to_fight_back.html
https://texaslawhelp.org/house-apartment
The State Bar Lawyer Referral & Information Service – (800) 252-9690
https://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForThePublic/DoYouNeedaLawyer/
LawyerReferralServiceLRIS/default.htm
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid – (888) 988-9996: https://www.trla.org/
FORMS
Small Claim
Eviction
Indigent/Pauper's Affidavit
Peacebond