Trial Courts and Jurisdiction by County
Anderson County
District Courts - 4
3rd 24.103
Also serves Henderson and Houston counties.
87th 24.189
Also serves Freestone, Leon, and Limestone counties.
349th 24.495
Also serves Houston county.
369th 24.514
Also serves Cherokee county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0031-25.0032; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, probate matters (including will contests), family law matters,
and jurisdiction to conduct arraignments, conduct pretrial hearings, and to accept
guilty pleas in felony cases.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Court - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Andrews County
District Courts - 1
109th 24.211
Also serves Crane and Winkler counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Angelina County
District Courts - 2
159th 24.356
217th 24.395
• General district court jurisdiction
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0051-25.0052; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0051-25.0052; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.103; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Aransas County
District Courts - 3
36th 24.138
156th 24.255
343rd 24.489
Also serve Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.053
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Archer County
District Courts - 1
97th 24.199
Also serves Clay and Montague counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Armstrong County
District Courts - 1
47th 24.149
Also serves Potter and Randall counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.106; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Atascosa County
District Courts - 2
81st 24.183
218th 24.396
Also serve Frio, Karnes, La Salle, and Wilson counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.107; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Austin County
District Courts - 1
155th 24.254
Also serves Fayette and Waller counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0101-25.0102; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Bailey County
District Courts - 1
287th 24.464
Also serves Parmer county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.109; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Bandera County
District Courts - 1
216th 24.275
Also serves Gillespie, Kendall, and Kerr counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Bastrop County
District Courts - 2
21st 24.122
335th 24.481
Also serve Burleson, Lee, and Washington counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0131-25.0132; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.111; 26.041-26.051
• If county judge is licensed to practice law in Texas, county court has the
same jurisdiction as county court at law.
• If county judge is not licensed to practice law in Texas, county court has
jurisdiction only in probate, guardianship, juvenile, mental illness, and
administration of estate proceedings.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Baylor County
District Courts - 1
50th 24.152
Also serves Cottle, King, and Knox counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year (except for the jurisdiction the county
court retains to receive and enter guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases),
and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.112; 26.041-26.051
• Probate jurisdiction.
• May also accept guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Bee County
District Courts - 3
36th 24.138
156th 24.255
343rd 24.489
Also serve Aransas, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law of Bee County 25.0151-25.0152
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters and district court jurisdiction in criminal
cases.
(Note: County Court at Law of Bee County created effective 01/01/2000 or on
such earlier date as may be determined by the county commissioners.)
County Court 26.113; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and
foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the
jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Bell County
District Courts - 4
27th 24.129
Also serves Lampasas county.
146th 24.247
169th 24.358
264th 24.441
General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 3
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0161-25.0162; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0161-25.0162; 25.0003
Bell County (continued)
County Court at Law No. 3 25.0161-25.0162; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
(Note: County Court at Law No. 3 created effective 01/01/99 or on such
earlier date as may be determined by the county commissioners.)
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
4 precincts. Precincts 1 and 2, 1 place each. Precincts 3 and 4, 2 places each.
Bexar County
District Courts - 19
37th 24.139
45th 24.139; 24.147
57th 24.139; 24.159
131st 24.139; 24.233
150th 24.139; 24.249
166th 24.139; 24.263
224th 24.139; 24.402
285th 24.139; 24.462
288th 24.139; 24.465
• General district court jurisdiction.
225th 24.139; 24.403
• Preference to civil cases and cases under Title 2 of the Family Code.
• General district court jurisdiction.
73rd 24.139; 24.175
• Preference to civil cases and cases under Title 3 of the Family Code.
• General district court jurisdiction.
144th 24.139; 75.013; 24.245
175th 24.139; 75.013; 24.268
186th 24.139; 75.013; 24.274
187th 24.139; 75.013; 24.366
226th 24.139; 75.013; 24.404
227th 24.139; 75.013; 24.405
290th 24.139; 75.013; 24.467
• Criminal preference.
• All indictments are to be returned to one of these courts.
• General district court jurisdiction.
289th 24.139; 24.466
• First preference to cases under Title 2, 3, or 5 of the Family Code;
second preference to criminal cases.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 8
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0171-25.0172
County Court at Law No. 3 25.0171-25.0172
County Court at Law No. 5 25.0171-25.0172
County Court at Law No. 7 25.0171-25.0172
County Court at Law No. 8 25.0171-25.0172
County Court at Law No. 9 25.0171-25.0172
• General statutory county court jurisdiction, except probate.
County Court at Law No. 4 25.0171-25.0172
County Court at Law No. 6 25.0171-25.0172
• Criminal and appeals de novo preference.
• General statutory county court jurisdiction, except probate.
Probate Courts - 3
Probate Court No. 1 25.0171; 25.0173; 25.0021
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• In addition, eminent domain cases and suits involving title to real or
personal property.
Probate Court No. 2 25.0171; 25.0173; 25.0021
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• In addition, general statutory county court jurisdiction, eminent domain
cases, and suits involving title to real or personal property.
• Probate preference.
County Court at Law No. 1
and Probate Court 25.0171-25.0173; 25.0021
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• In addition, general statutory county court jurisdiction.
• Primary responsibility for mental illness proceedings.
Bexar County (continued)County Court 26.115
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 7
5 precincts. Precincts 1 and 2, 2 places each. Precincts 3,
4 and 5, 1 place each.
Blanco County
District Courts - 1
33rd 24.135
Also serves Burnet, Llano, Mason, and San Saba counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.116; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500,
civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the
jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Borden County
District Courts - 1
132nd 24.234
Also serves Scurry county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Bosque County
District Courts - 1
220th 24.398
Also serves Comanche and Hamilton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Bowie County
District Courts - 3
5th 24.105
Also serves Cass County.
102nd 24.204; 24.105
Also serves Red River county.
202nd 24.381; 24.105
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to
1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
• 202nd District Court gives preference to criminal cases.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.119
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 7
6 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 5 and 7, 1 place each.
Brazoria County
District Courts - 4
23rd 24.124
Also serves Matagorda and Wharton counties.
149th 24.354
239th 24.416
• General district court jurisdiction.
300th 24.608
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Brazoria County (continued)
Probate Courts - 3
County Court at Law No. 1
and Probate Court 25.0221-25.0222; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2
and Probate Court 25.0221-25.0222; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3
and Probate Court 25.0221-25.0222; 25.0003
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• In addition, general statutory county court jurisdiction and family law
matters.
Preference to eminent domain cases, civil cases not exceeding $20,000,
proceedings under Title 3 of the Family Code, and cases in which the court's
jurisdiction is concurrent with the county court.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 8
4 precincts, 2 places each.
Brazos County
District Courts - 3
85th 24.187
272nd 24.449
• General district court jurisdiction.
361st 24.506
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0231-25.0232; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0231-25.0232; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.121
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 7
6 precincts. Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, 1 place each. Precinct 7, 2 places.
Brewster County
District Courts - 1
394th 24.185
Also serves Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.122; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Briscoe County
District Courts - 1
110th 24.212
Also serves Dickens, Floyd, and Motley counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Brooks County
District Courts - 1
79th 24.181
Also serves Jim Wells county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Brown County
District Courts - 1
35th 24.137
Also serves Mills county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Burleson County
District Courts - 2
21st 24.122
335th 24.481
Also serve Bastrop, Lee, and Washington counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.126; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Burnet County
District Courts - 1
33rd 24.135
Also serves Blanco, Llano, Mason, and San Saba counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law -1
County Court at Law 25.0292; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction except for concurrent
jurisdiction with the district courts.
(Note: County Court at Law effective but not implemented as of 09/01/97.)
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Caldwell County
District Courts - 3
22nd 24.123
Also serves Comal and Hays counties.
274th 24.451; 24.123
Also serves Comal, Guadalupe, and Hays Counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
207th 24.386; 24.123
Also serves Comal and Hays counties.
• Preference to criminal cases.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to
1 year, and criminal appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0301-25.0302; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Calhoun County
District Courts - 3
24th 24.125
135th 24.237
267th 24.444
Also serve De Witt, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio, and Victoria counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Calhoun County (continued)
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0311-25.0312; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, general district court jurisdiction, except felony cases
(other than writs of habeas corpus), misdemeanors involving official misconduct,
contested elections, or appeals from county court.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Callahan County
District Courts - 1
42nd 24.144
Also serves Coleman and Taylor counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Cameron County
District Courts - 5
103rd 24.205
Also serves Willacy county.
• Preference to civil cases.
• General district court jurisdiction.
107th 24.209
138th 24.240
197th 24.376
Also serve Willacy county.
• Preference to criminal cases.
• General district court jurisdiction.
357th 24.503
Also serves Willacy county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 3
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0331-25.0332; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0331-25.0332; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.0331-25.0332; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
(Note: County Court at Law No. 3 effective but not implemented as of 09/01/97.)
County Court 26.131
• Probate jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 11
8 precincts. Precincts 2, 3, and 6, 2 places each. Precincts 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8, 1 place each.
Camp County
District Courts - 2
76th 24.178
Also serves Morris and Titus Counties.
276th 24.453; 24.178
Also serves Marion, Morris, and Titus counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up
to 1 year, and criminal appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Carson County
District Courts - 1
100th 24.202
Also serves Childress, Collingsworth, Donley, and Hall counties.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Carson County (continued)
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Cass County
District Courts - 1
5th 24.105
Also serves Bowie county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to
1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.134
• Probate and juvenile.
• May also accept guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Castro County
District Courts - 2
64th 24.166
242nd 24.419
Also serve Hale and Swisher counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.135; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Chambers County
District Courts - 2
253rd 24.430
Also serves Liberty county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
344th 24.490
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to
1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
Cherokee County
District Courts - 2
2nd 24.102
• General district court jurisdiction.
369th 24.514
Also serves Anderson county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0391-25.0392;25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Childress County
District Courts - 1
100th 24.202
Also serves Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, and Hall counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Clay County
District Courts - 1
97th 24.199
Also serves Archer and Montague counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Cochran County
District Courts - 1
286th 24.463
Also serves Hockley county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.140; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Coke County
District Courts - 1
51st 24.153
Also serves Irion, Schleicher, Sterling, and Tom Green counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Coleman County
District Courts - 1
42nd 24.144
Also serves Callahan and Taylor counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Collin County
District Courts - 5
199th 24.378
219th 24.397
296th 24.473
366th 24.511
380th 24.525
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 4
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0451-25.0452; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0451-25.0452; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.0451-25.0452; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 4 25.0451-25.0452; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.143
• Probate jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
4 precincts. Precincts 1, 2, and 4, 1 place each. Precinct 3, 2 places.
Collingsworth County
District Courts - 1
100th 24.202
Also serves Carson, Childress, Donley, and Hall counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
Collingsworth County (continued)
County Court 26.144; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Colorado County
District Courts - 2
25th 24.126
2nd 25th 24.127
Also serve Gonzales, Guadalupe, and Lavaca counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.145; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Comal County
District Courts - 3
22nd 24.123
Also serves Caldwell and Hays counties.
207th 24.386; 24.123
Also serves Caldwell and Hays counties.
274th 24.451; 24.123
Also serves Caldwell, Guadalupe, and Hays counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to
1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
• 207th District Court gives preference to criminal cases.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0481-25.0482; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.146
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Comanche County
District Courts - 1
220th 24.398
Also serves Bosque and Hamilton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Concho County
District Courts - 2
119th 24.221
Also serves Runnels and Tom Green counties.
198th 24.377
Also serves Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, and Menard counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Cooke County
District Courts - 1
235th 24.412
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
2 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precinct 4, 1 place.
Coryell County
District Courts - 1
52nd 24.154• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0521-25.0522;25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Cottle County
District Courts - 1
50th 24.152
Also serves Baylor, Knox, and King counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up
to 1 year (except for the jurisdiction the county court retains to receive
and enter guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases), and appeals from justice of
the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.151
• Probate jurisdiction.
• May also accept guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Crane County
District Courts - 1
109th 24.211
Also serves Andrews and Winkler counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Crockett County
District Courts - 1
112th 24.214
Also serves Pecos, Reagan, Sutton, and Upton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Crosby County
District Courts - 1
72nd 24.174
Also serves Lubbock county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.154; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place each.
Culberson County
District Courts - 2
205th 24.384
Also serves El Paso and Hudspeth counties.
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
394th 24.539
Also serves Brewster, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Dallam County
District Courts - 1
69th 24.171
Also serves Hartley, Moore, and Sherman counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Dallas County
District Courts - 37
14th 24.115
44th 24.146; 24.115
68th 24.170; 24.115
95th 24.197; 24.115
101st 24.203; 24.115
116th 24.218; 24.115
134th 24.236; 24.115
160th 24.257; 24.115
162nd 24.259; 24.115
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
191st 24.370
192nd 24.371
193rd 24.372
• General district court jurisdiction.
194th 24.373
195th 24.374
203rd 24.382
204th 24.383
265th 24.442
282nd 24.459
283rd 24.460
291st 24.468
292nd 24.469
363rd 24.508
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction
298th 24.475
• Civil preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
254th 24.431
255th 24.432
256th 24.433
• Family law preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
301st 24.601; 24.609
302nd 24.601; 24.610
303rd 24.601; 24.611
304th 24.601; 24.612
305th 24.601; 24.613
330th 24.601; 24.638
• Family district court.
• Primary responsibility for family law matters.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Criminal Dist. Ct. 24.901; 24.115
Criminal Dist. Ct. No. 2 24.902; 24.901; 24.115
Criminal Dist. Ct. No. 3 24.903; 24.901; 24.115
Criminal Dist. Ct. No. 4 24.904; 24.901; 24.115
Criminal Dist. Ct. No. 5 24.905; 24.901; 24.115
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
County Courts at Law - 5
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0591-25.0592; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0591-25.0592; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.0591-25.0592; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 4 25.0591-25.0592; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 5 25.0591-25.0592; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction, except probate.
County Criminal Courts - 10
County Criminal Court 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 2 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 3 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 4 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 5 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 6 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 7 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 8 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 9 25.0591; 25.0593
County Criminal Court No. 10 25.0591; 25.0593
• Misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
• Criminal appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Criminal Courts of Appeals - 2
County Criminal Court of Appeals 25.0591; 25.0594
County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 25.0591; 25.0594
• Sole jurisdiction in the county for appeals of specified criminal cases from
justice of the peace and municipal courts.
• Misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
Probate Courts - 3
Probate Court 25.0591; 25.0595; 25.0021
Probate Court No. 2 25.0591; 25.0595; 25.0021
Probate Court No. 3 25.0591; 25.0595; 25.0021
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• Probate Court No. 3 has primary responsibility for mental illness proceedings.
County Court 26.157; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction, except criminal jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 14
8 precincts. Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8, 2 places each. Precincts 4 and 7, 1 place each.
Dawson County
District Courts - 1
106th 24.208
Also serves Gaines, Garza, and Lynn counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.158; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens of personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace - 1
1 countywide.
Deaf Smith County
District Courts - 1
222nd 24.400
Also serves Oldham county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.159; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens of personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Delta County
District Courts - 2
8th 24.108
Also serves Franklin, Hopkins, and Rains counties.
62nd 24.164
Also serves Franklin, Hopkins, and Lamar counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place.
Denton County
District Courts - 5
16th 24.117
158th 24.355
211th 24.390
362nd 24.507
367th 24.512
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0631; 25.0633; 25.0003
• Criminal and juvenile jurisdiction only.
• If the court is designated as the juvenile court of the county, the court
shall give preference to juvenile matters and secondary preference to criminal appeals
from justice of the peace courts and municipal courts.
• If the court is not designated as the juvenile court, the court shall give first
preference to criminal appeals cases and second preference to misdemeanor criminal cases.
County Criminal Courts -4
County Criminal Court No. 1 25.0631; 25.0634
County Criminal Court No. 2 25.0631; 25.0634
County Criminal Court No. 3 25.0631; 25.0634
County Criminal Court No. 4 25.0631; 25.0634
• Misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
• Felony jurisdiction in certain matters involving intoxication.
(Note: County Criminal Court No. 4 authorized effective 09/01/98.)
Probate Courts - 1
Probate Court 25.0631;25.0635; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction in civil cases.
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• Eminent domain; condemnation; land titles; partition; suits to quiet title;
trespass to try title; lien foreclosures; and adjudication of all freehold and
leasehold interests, easements, licenses, and boundaries of real property.
County Court 26.161
• No probate, juvenile, civil, or criminal jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
De Witt County
District Courts - 3
24th 24.125
135th 24.237
267th 24.444
Also serve Calhoun, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio, and Victoria counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Dickens County
District Courts - 1
110th 24.212
Also serves Briscoe, Floyd, and Motley counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.163
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and
detainer, and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens of personal
property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Dimmit County
District Courts - 2
293rd 24.470
365th 24.510
Also serve Maverick and Zavala counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.164; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Donley County
District Courts - 1
100th 24.202
Also serves Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, and Hall counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Duval County
District Courts - 1
229th 24.276
Also serves Jim Hogg and Starr counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Eastland County
District Courts - 1
91st 24.193
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over
$500 and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.167
• General county court jurisdiction, except civil jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Ector County
District Courts - 4
70th 24.172
161st 24.258
244th 24.421
358th 24.504
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law 25.0701-25.0702; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0701-25.0702; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
Ector County (continued)
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Edwards County
District Courts - 1
63rd 24.165
Also serves Kinney, Terrell, and Val Verde counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.169; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500,
civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the
jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Ellis County
District Courts - 2
40th 24.142
378th 24.523
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0721-25.0722; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
El Paso County
District Courts - 13
34th 24.136
41st 24.136; 24.143
65th 24.136; 24.167
120th 24.136; 24.222
168th 24.136; 24.357
171st 24.136; 24.266
210th 24.136; 24.389
243rd 24.136; 24.420
346th 24.136; 24.492
383rd 24.136; 24.528
384th 24.136; 24.529
• General district court jurisdiction.
327th 24.635
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
205th 24.136; 24.384
Also serves Culberson and Hudspeth counties.
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Criminal Law Magistrate Courts - 1
Criminal Law Magistrate Court 54.731
• General district court criminal jurisdiction, except to hear
a trial of a felony offense on the merits if a jury trial is demanded or
if a defendant pleads not guilty, or hear any part of a capital murder
case after indictment, or impose sentence in a felony
case unless the judge in whose court the case is pending assigned the
case to the criminal law magistrate court for a guilty
• plea and sentencing.
• In addition, the court has general county court criminal jurisdiction,
except the court does not have jurisdiction to hear a trial of a misdemeanor
offense on the merits, other than a Class C misdemeanor, if a jury trial is
demanded or if a defendant pleads not guilty.
County Courts at Law - 7
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0731-25.0732; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0731-25.0732; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.0731-25.0732; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 4 25.0731-25.0732; 25.0003
El Paso County (continued)
County Court at Law No. 5 25.0731-25.0732; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 6 25.0731-25.0732; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 7 25.0731-25.0732; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction, except probate.
• In addition, general district court jurisdiction, except felonies
(other than provided by law), misdemeanors involving official misconduct, or contested elections.
(Note: County Court at Law No. 7 created effective 10/1/98 or on an earlier date
as may be determined by the county commissioners.)
Probate Courts - 1
Probate Court of El Paso 25.0021; 25.0731; 25.0733
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• In addition, cases and proceedings instituted under the Texas Mental Health Code;
Chapter 462, Health and Safety Code; and the Mentally Retarded Persons Act of 1977.
County Court 26.171
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 7
7 precincts, 1 place each.
Erath County
District Courts - 1
266th 24.443
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0741-25.0742; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Falls County
District Courts - 1
82nd 24.184
Also serves Robertson county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.173; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Fannin County
District Courts - 2
6th 24.106
Also serves Lamar and Red River counties.
336th 24.482
Also serves Grayson county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041; 26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Fayette County
District Courts - 1
155th 24.254
Also serves Austin and Waller counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.175; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• If the county judge is licensed to practice law and has
practiced law for at least two years before taking office, the county
court additionally has jurisdiction in family law, eminent domain, and civil cases $5,000.01 - $20,000.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Fisher County
District Courts - 1
32nd 24.134
Also serves Mitchell and Nolan counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.176; 26.041 - 26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Floyd County
District Courts - 1
110th 24.212
Also serves Briscoe, Dickens, and Motley counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Foard County
District Courts - 1
46th 24.148
Also serves Hardeman and Wilbarger counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041; 26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Fort Bend County
District Courts - 3
240th 24.417
268th 24.445
• General district court jurisdiction.
328th 24.636
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 3
County Court at Law No. 1 25.0811-25.0812; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0811-25.0812; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.0811-25.0812; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
• Preference given to eminent domain cases, cases in which the court's jurisdiction is concurrent
with the county court, proceedings under Title 3 of the Family Code, civil cases not exceeding $20,000,
and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
• The county courts at law may also enforce an order of the 328th District Court relating to a family law matter.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
4 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 4, 1 place each.
Franklin County
District Courts - 2
8th 24.108
Also serves Delta, Hopkins, and Rains counties.
62nd 24.164
Also serves Delta, Hopkins, and Lamar counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.180; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Freestone County
District Courts - 2
77th 24.179
Also serves Limestone county.
87th 24.189
Also serves Anderson, Leon, and Limestone counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Frio County
District Courts - 2
81st 24.183
218th 24.396
Also serve Atascosa, Karnes, La Salle, and Wilson counties.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Gaines County
District Courts - 1
106th 24.208
Also serves Dawson, Garza, and Lynn counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.183; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure of
mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Galveston County
District Courts - 5
10th 24.111
56th 24.158; 24.111
122nd 24.224; 24.111
212th 24.391; 24.111
• General district court jurisdiction.
306th 24.614
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court No. 1 25.0861-25.0862; 25.0003
County Court No. 2 25.0861-25.0862; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction, except probate.
• In addition, family law matters.
Probate Courts - 1
Probat Court 25.0861-25.0862; 25.0003
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• In addition, general statutory court jurisdiction and family law matters.
• May enforce an order of the 306th Family District Court related to a family law matter.
• Probate preference.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 10
9 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 9, 1 place each.
Garza County
District Courts - 1
106th 24.208
Also serves Dawson, Gaines, and Lynn counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.185; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Gillespie County
District Courts - 1
216th 24.275
Also serves Bandera, Kendall, and Kerr counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.186; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500, civil
cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure of mortgages
and enforcement of liens on personal property within the jurisdiction of the
justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Glasscock County
District Courts - 1
118th 24.220
Also serves Howard and Martin counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil appeals from justice of the peace courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.187; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction, except civil jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Goliad County
District Courts - 3
24th 24.125
135th 24.237
267th 24.444
Also serve Calhoun, De Witt, Jackson, Refugio, and Victoria counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.188; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Gonzales County
District Courts - 2
25th 24.126
2nd 25th 24.127
Also serve Colorado, Guadalupe, and Lavaca counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.189; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure of
mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Gray County
District Courts - 2
31st 24.133
Also serves Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts and Wheeler counties.
223rd 24.401
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Grayson County
District Courts - 3
15th 24.116
59th 24.161
• General district court jurisdiction.
336th 24.482
Also serves Fannin county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law 25.0931-25.0932; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.0931-25.0932; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500, civil cases $0.01 - $200,
forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal
property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
County Court 26.191
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 7
7 precincts, 1 place each.
Gregg County
District Courts - 3
124th 24.226
188th 24.367
• General district court jurisdiction.
307th 24.615
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0941-25.0942; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.192; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Grimes County
District Courts - 2
12th 24.113
278th 24.455
Also serve Leon, Madison, and Walker counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Guadalupe County
District Courts - 3
25th 24.126
Also serves Colorado, Gonzales, and Lavaca counties.
2nd 25th 24.127
Also serves Colorado, Gonzales, and Lavaca counties.
274th 24.451
Also serves Caldwell, Comal, and Hays counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.0961-25.0962; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.041-26.051
Guadalupe County (continued)
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Hale County
District Courts - 2
64th 24.166
242nd 24.419
Also serve Castro and Swisher counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Hall County
District Courts - 1
100th 24.202
Also serves Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, and Donley counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Hamilton County
District Courts - 1
220th 24.398
Also serves Bosque and Comanche counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Hansford County
District Courts - 1
84th 24.186
Also serves Hutchinson and Ochiltree counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Hardeman County
District Courts - 1
46th 24.148
Also serves Foard and Wilbarger counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Hardin County
District Courts - 2
88th 24.190
Also serves Tyler county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
356th 24.502
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, jurisdiction over misdemeanors punishable by fine over
$500 and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.200; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Hardin County (continued)
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
Harris County
District Courts - 59
11th 24.112
55th 24.112; 24.157
61st 24.112; 24.163
80th 24.112; 24.182
113th 24.112; 24.215
125th 24.112; 24.227
127th 24.112; 24.229
129th 24.112; 24.231
133rd 24.112; 24.235
151st 24.112; 24.250
152nd 24.112; 24.251
157th 24.112; 24.256
164th 24.112; 24.261
165th 24.112; 24.262
174th 24.267
176th 24.267; 24.269
177th 24.267; 24.270
178th 24.267; 24.271
179th 24.267; 24.272
180th 24.273
189th 24.368
190th 24.369
234th 24.411
269th 24.446
270th 24.447
280th 24.457
281st 24.458
• General district court jurisdiction.
215th 24.394
295th 24.472
333rd 24.479
334th 24.480
• Civil preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
245th 24.422
246th 24.423
247th 24.424
257th 24.434
• Family law preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
308th 24.601; 24.616
309th 24.601; 24.617
310th 24.601; 24.618
311th 24.601; 24.619
312th 24.601; 24.620
313th 24.601; 24.621
314th 24.601; 24.622
315th 24.601; 24.623
• Family district courts.
• General district court jurisdiction.
182nd 24.362
183rd 24.363
184th 24.364
185th 24.365
208th 24.387
209th 24.388
228th 24.406
230th 24.407
232nd 24.409
248th 24.425
262nd 24.439
263rd 24.440
337th 24.483
338th 24.484
339th 24.485
351st 24.497
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Civil Courts at Law - 4
County Civil Court at Law No. 1 25.1031-25.1032
County Civil Court at Law No. 2 25.1031-25.1032
County Civil Court at Law No. 3 25.1031-25.1032
Harris County (continued)
County Civil Court at Law No. 4 25.1031-25.1032
• Civil cases $200.01 - $100,000.
• Workers' compensation.
• Title to real or personal property.
• Slander or defamation.
• Enforcement of a lien on real property.
• Forfeiture of a corporate charter.
• Right to property valued at $200 or more that has been levied on.
• Suit for recovery of real property.
• Exclusive jurisdiction of eminent domain cases.
• Civil appeals from justice of the peace courts.
County Criminal Courts at Law - 15
County Crim. Court at Law No. 1 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 2 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 3 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 4 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 5 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 6 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 7 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 8 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 9 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 10 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 11 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 12 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 13 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 14 25.1031; 25.1033
County Crim. Court at Law No. 15 25.1031; 25.1033
• Misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
• Criminal appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
Probate Courts - 4
Probate Court No. 1 25.0021; 25.1031; 25.1034
Probate Court No. 2 25.0021; 25.1031; 25.1034
Probate Court No. 3 25.0021; 25.1031; 25.1034
Probate Court No. 4 25.0021; 25.1031; 25.1034
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• In addition, jurisdiction over the collection and management of estates of minors,
mentally disabled persons, and deceased persons.
• Probate Court No. 3 has primary responsibility for mental illness proceedings.
County Court 26.201
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 16
8 precincts, 2 places each.
Harrison County
District Courts - 1
71st 24.173
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1041-25.1042; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 7
4 precincts. Precincts 1, 2, and 4, 2 places each. Precinct 3, 1 place.
Hartley County
District Courts - 1
69th 24.171
Also serves Dallam, Moore, and Sherman counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Haskell County
District Courts - 1
39th 24.141
Also serves Kent, Stonewall, and Throckmorton counties.
Haskell County (continued)
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.204; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place.
Hays County
District Courts - 3
22nd 24.123
Also serves Caldwell and Comal counties.
207th 24.386; 24.123
Also serves Caldwell and Comal counties.
274th 24.451; 24.123
Also serves Caldwell, Comal, and Guadalupe counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• 207th District Court gives preference to criminal cases.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.1071-25.1072; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1071-25.1072; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
5 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 5, 1 place each.
Hemphill County
District Courts - 1
31st 24.133
Also serves Gray, Lipscomb, Roberts, and Wheeler counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.206; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Henderson County
District Courts - 3
3rd 24.103
Also serves Anderson and Houston counties.
173rd 24.360
392nd 24.537
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1091-25.1092; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041; 26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
Hidalgo County
District Courts - 7
92nd 24.194
93rd 24.195
139th 24.241
206th 24.385
275th 24.452
332nd 24.478
370th 24.515
• General district court jurisdiction
County Courts at Law - 4
County Court at Law 25.1101-25.1102; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1101-25.1102; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.1101-25.1102; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 4 25.1101-25.1102; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.208
• Probate jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 9
5 precincts. Precincts 1 - 4, 2 places each. Precinct 5, 1 place.
Hill County
District Courts - 1
66th 24.168
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up
to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.209; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Hockley County
District Courts - 1
286th 24.463
Also serves Cochran county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.210; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01- $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Hood County
District Courts - 1
355th 24.501
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Hopkins County
District Courts - 2
8th 24.108
Also serves Delta, Franklin, and Rains counties.
62nd 24.164; 24.108
Also serves Delta, Franklin, and Lamar counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1141-25.1142; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500,
plus general district court jurisdiction, except jurisdiction of felony
jury trials, suits on behalf of the State to recover penalties or escheated
property, misdemeanors involving official misconduct, contested elections,
or civil cases when the amount in controversy exceeds $100,000.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Houston County
District Courts - 2
3rd 24.103
Also serves Anderson and Henderson counties.
349th 24.495
Also serves Anderson county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1151-25.1152; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Howard County
District Courts - 1
118th 24.220
Also serves Glasscock and Martin counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
2 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precinct 2, 1 place.
Hudspeth County
District Courts - 2
205th 24.384; 24.136
Also serves Culberson and El Paso counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• Preference to criminal cases.
394th 24.539
Also serves Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Hunt County
District Courts - 2
196th 24.375
• General district court jurisdiction.
354th 24.500; 24.108
Also serves Rains county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1181-25.1182; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
4 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 4, 1 place each.
Hutchinson County
District Courts - 2
84th 24.186
Also serves Hansford and Ochiltree counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
316th 24.624
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Irion County
District Courts - 1
51st 24.153
Also serves Coke, Schleicher, Sterling, and Tom Green counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Irion County (continued)
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.218; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500, civil cases $0.01 - $200,
forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal
property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Jack County
District Courts - 1
271st 24.448
Also serves Wise county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Jackson County
District Courts - 3
24th 24.125
135th 24.237
267th 24.444
Also serve Calhoun, De Witt, Goliad, Refugio, and Victoria counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Jasper County
District Courts - 2
1st 24.101
Also serves Newton, Sabine, and San Augustine counties.
1-A 24.351
Also serves Newton and Tyler counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
Jeff Davis County
District Courts - 1
394th 24.539
Also serves Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, and Presidio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
2 countywide.
Jefferson County
District Courts - 8
58th 24.160
60th 24.162; 24.160
136th 24.238; 24.160
172nd 24.359
• General district court jurisdiction.
252nd 24.429
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
279th 24.456
• Family law preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
317th 24.625
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Criminal District Court 24.920
• Felonies, misdemeanors involving official misconduct, and misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
• Criminal appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
• Civil jurisdiction in cases of divorce, dependent and delinquent children, adoption, and habeas corpus proceedings.
County Courts at Law - 3
County Court at Law No. 1 25.1251-25.1252; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1251-25.1252; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.1251-25.1252; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• County Court at Law No. 3 gives preference to criminal cases.
County Court 26.223
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 7
6 precincts. Precincts 1, 2 places. Precincts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8, 1 place each.
Jim Hogg County
District Courts - 1
229th 24.276
Also serves Duval and Starr counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Jim Wells County
District Courts - 1
79th 24.181
Also serves Brooks county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Johnson County
District Courts - 2
18th 24.119
249th 24.426
Also serve Somervell county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.1281-25.1282; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1281-25.1282; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.226; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Jones County
District Courts - 1
259th 24.436
Also serves Shackelford county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year,
and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.227
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Karnes County
District Courts - 2
81st 24.183
218th 24.396
Also serve Atascosa, Frio, LaSalle, and Wilson counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.228; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Kaufman County
District Courts - 1
86th 24.188
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1311-25.1312; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, general district court jurisdiction, except felony cases involving
capital murder, suits on behalf of the State to recover penalties, or escheated property,
misdemeanors involving official misconduct, or contested elections.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Kendall County
District Courts - 1
216th 24.275
Also serves Bandera, Gillespie, and Kerr counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Kenedy County
District Courts - 1
105th 24.207
Also serves Kleberg and Nueces counties.
• Preference to criminal cases.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Kent County
District Courts - 1
39th 24.141
Also serves Haskell, Stonewall, and Throckmorton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.232; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place
Kerr County
District Courts - 2
198th 24.377
Also serves Concho, Kimble, McCulloch, and Menard counties.
216th 24.275
Also serves Bandera, Gillespie, and Kendall counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1351-25.1352; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters, and proceedings under Chapter 462,
Health and Safety Code and Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
County Court 26.233; 25.1352; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Kimble County
District Courts - 1
198th 24.377
Also serves Concho, Kerr, McCulloch, and Menard counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.234; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500,
civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the
jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place.
King County
District Courts - 1
50th 24.152
Also serves Baylor, Cottle, and Knox counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year
(except for the jurisdiction the county court retains to receive and enter guilty pleas
in misdemeanor cases), and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.235
• Probate jurisdiction.
• May also receive and enter guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place.
Kinney County
District Courts - 1
63rd 24.165
Also serves Edwards, Terrell, and Val Verde counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place.
Kleberg County
District Courts - 1
105th 24.207
Also serves Kenedy and Nueces counties.
• Preference to criminal cases.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1391-25.1392; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters, and jurisdiction to conduct arraignments,
conduct pretrial hearings, and accept guilty pleas in felony cases.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Kleberg County (continued)
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Knox County
District Courts - 1
50th 24.152
Also serves Baylor, Cottle, and King counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year
(except for the jurisdiction the county court retains to receive and enter guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases),
and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.238; 26.041-26.051
• Probate jurisdiction.
• May also receive and enter guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Lamar County
District Courts - 2
6th 24.106
Also serves Fannin and Red River counties.
62nd 24.164; 24.106
Also serves Delta, Franklin, and Hopkins counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1411-25.1412; 25.003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
5 precincts. Precincts 1 - 4, 1 place each. Precinct 5, 2 places.
Lamb County
District Courts - 1
154th 24.253
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.240; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Lampasas County
District Courts - 1
27th 24.129
Also serves Bell county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.241; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
La Salle County
District Courts - 2
81st 24.183
218th 24.396
Also serve Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, and Wilson counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Lavaca County
District Courts - 2
25th 24.126
2nd 25th 24.127
Also serve Colorado, Gonzales, and Guadalupe counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Lee County
District Courts - 2
21st 24.122
335th 24.481
Also serve Bastrop, Burleson, and Washington counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.244; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Leon County
District Courts - 3
12th 24.113
Also serves Grimes, Madison, and Walker counties.
278th 24.455
Also serves Grimes, Madison, and Walker counties.
87th 24.189
Also serves Anderson, Freestone, and Limestone counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Liberty County
District Courts - 2
75th 24.177
• General district court jurisdiction.
253rd 24.430
Also serves Chambers county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1481-25.1482; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
Limestone County
District Courts - 2
77th 24.179
Also serves Freestone county.
87th 24.189
Also serves Anderson, Freestone, and Leon counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Lipscomb County
District Courts - 1
31st 24.133
Also serves Gray, Hemphill, Roberts, and Wheeler counties.
Lipscomb County (continued)
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Live Oak County
District Courts - 3
36th 24.138
156th 24.255
343rd 24.489
Also serve Aransas, Bee, McMullen, and San Patricio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Llano County
District Courts - 1
33rd 24.135
Also serves Blanco, Burnet, Mason, and San Saba counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Loving County
District Courts - 1
143rd 24.244
Also serves Reeves and Ward counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Lubbock County
District Courts - 6
72nd 24.174
Also serves Crosby county.
99th 24.201
137th 24.239
140th 24.242
237th 24.414
364th 24.509
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 3
County Court at Law No. 1 25.1541-25.1542; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1541-25.1542; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.1541-25.1542; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters, misdemeanors
punishable by fine less than $500, civil cases
$0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and
foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on
personal property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
County Court 26.252
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Lynn County
District Courts - 1
106th 24.208
Also serves Dawson, Gaines, and Garza counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.253; 26.041-26.051
Lynn County (continued)
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
McCulloch County
District Courts - 1
198th 24.377
Also serves Concho, Kerr, Kimble, and Menard counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
McLennan County
District Courts - 4
19th 24.120
54th 24.156
74th 24.176
170th 24.265
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law 25.1571-25.1572; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1571-25.1572; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, jurisdiction in third degree felony cases, and jurisdiction
to conduct arraignments, conduct pretrial hearings, accept guilty pleas, and
conduct probation revocation hearings in felony cases.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 9
8 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 8, 1 place each.
McMullen County
District Courts - 3
36th 24.138
156th 24.255; 24.138
343rd 24.489; 24.138
Also serve Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, and San Patricio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.256; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and
foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within
the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 0
Madison County
District Courts - 2
12th 24.113
278th 24.455
Also serves Grimes, Leon, and Walker counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Marion County
District Courts - 2
115th 24.217
Also serves Upshur county.
276th 24.453
Also serves Camp, Morris, and Titus counties.
Marion County (continued)
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by
fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals
from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.258
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction.
• May also receive and enter guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Martin County
District Courts - 1
118th 24.220
Also serves Glasscock and Howard counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Mason County
District Courts - 1
33rd 24.135
Also serves Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.260; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place.
Matagorda County
District Courts - 2
23rd 24.124
Also serves Brazoria and Wharton counties.
130th 24.232; 24.124
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law of Matagorda Co. 25.1631-25.1632
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters and district court jurisdiction in criminal cases.
(Note: County Court at Law of Matagorda County created 01/01/2001 or on such
earlier date as may be determined by the county commissioners.)
County Court 26.261; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Maverick County
District Courts - 2
293rd 24.470
365th 24.510
Also serve Dimmit and Zavala counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
4 precincts. Precincts 1, 2, and 4, 1 place each. Precinct 3, 2 places.
Medina County
District Courts - 1
38th 24.140
Also serves Real and Uvalde counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1651-25.1652; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
Medina County (continued)
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Menard County
District Courts - 1
198th 24.377
Also serves Concho, Kerr, Kimble, and McCulloch counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.264; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500,
civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the
jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Midland County
District Courts - 3
142nd 24.243
238th 24.415
385th 24.530
• General district court jurisdiction.
318th 24.626
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law 25.1671-25.1672; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1671-25.1672; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Milam County
District Courts - 1
20th 24.121
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Mills County
District Courts - 1
35th 24.137
Also serves Brown county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil appeals from justice of the peace courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.267
• General county court jurisdiction, except civil jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Mitchell County
District Courts - 1
32nd 24.134
Also serves Fisher and Nolan counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.268; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Montague County
District Courts - 1
97th 24.199
Also serves Archer and Clay counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Montgomery County
District Courts - 5
9th 24.109
Also serves Waller county.
(Note: Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Waller counties were originally
part of the 9th Judicial District. Polk and San Jacinto counties were
removed from the 9th Judicial District effective 1/1/97, leaving Montgomery
and Waller counties in that district. The 411th Judicial District was
created at the same time and consists of Polk, San Jacinto, and Trinity counties.)
221st 24.399
284th 24.461
359th 24.505
410th 24.110
(Note: Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Trinity counties were originally
part of the 2nd 9th Judicial District. Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity were
removed from the 2nd 9th Judicial District effective 1/1/97. The name of
the 2nd 9th Judicial District was changed to the 410th Judicial District which consists of Montgomery County.)
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 3
County Court at Law No. 1 25.1721-25.1722; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1721-25.1722; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.1721-25.1722; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters and matters involving an inter vivos trust.
• County Court at Law No. 1 also has jurisdiction over misdemeanors punishable by fine $500 or less.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Moore County
District Courts - 1
69th 24.171
Also serves Dallam, Hartley, and Sherman counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1731-25.1732; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Morris County
District Courts - 2
76th 24.178
Also serves Camp and Titus counties.
276th 24.453; 24.178
Also serves Camp, Marion, and Titus counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the
peace and municipal courts.
Morris County (continued)
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.272
• General county court jurisdiction, except civil jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Motley County
District Courts - 1
110th 24.212
Also serves Briscoe, Dickens, and Floyd counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Nacogdoches County
District Courts - 1
145th 24.246
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1761-25.1762; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.274
• Juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Navarro County
District Courts - 1
13th 24.114
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil appeals from justice of the peace courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.275; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction, except civil jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
1 precinct, 2 places.
Newton County
District Courts - 2
1st 24.101
Also serves Jasper, Sabine, and San Augustine counties.
1A 24.351
Also serves Jasper and Tyler counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Nolan County
District Courts - 1
32nd 24.134
Also serves Fisher and Mitchell counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1791-25.1792; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters and misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 precinct, 1 place.
Nueces County
District Courts - 8
28th 24.130
94th 24.196; 24.130
117th 24.219; 24.130
347th 24.493
• General district court jurisdiction.
105th 24.207
Also serves Kenedy and Kleberg counties.
214th 24.393
• Preference to criminal cases.
• General district court jurisdiction.
148th 24.353
• First preference to family law cases; second preference to criminal cases.
• General district court jurisdiction.
319th 24.627
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 4
County Court at Law No. 1 25.1801-25.1802; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1801-25.1802; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.1801-25.1802; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 4 25.1801-25.1802; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500, civil cases $0.01 - $200,
forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement
of liens on personal property within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
County Court 26.278
• Probate jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 9
8 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 8, 1 place each.
Ochiltree County
District Courts - 1
84th 24.186
Also serves Hansford and Hutchinson counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide
Oldham County
District Courts - 1
222nd 24.400
Also serves Deaf Smith county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.280; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Orange County
District Courts - 3
128th 24.230
163rd 24.260
260th 24.437
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1831-25.1832; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Palo Pinto County
District Courts - 1
29th 24.131
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Panola County
District Courts - 1
123rd 24.225
Also serves Shelby county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1851-25.1852; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, general district court jurisdiction and mis- demeanors punishable by fine less than $500.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Parker County
District Courts - 1
43rd 24.145
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1861-25.1862; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, contested probate matters and family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Parmer County
District Courts - 1
287th 24.464
Also serves Bailey county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.285; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
3 precincts, 1 place each.
Pecos County
District Courts - 2
83rd 24.185
Also serves Reagan, and Upton counties.
112th 24.214
Also serves Crockett, Reagan, Sutton, and Upton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Polk County
District Courts - 2
258th 24.435
411th 24.553
Also serve San Jacinto and Trinity counties.
(Note: Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Waller counties were
originally part of the 9th Judicial District. Polk and San Jacinto
counties were removed from the 9th Judicial District effective 1/1/97,
leaving Montgomery and Waller counties in that district. The 411th
Judicial District was created at the same time and consists of Polk,
San Jacinto, and Trinity. Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Trinity
counties were originally part of the 2nd 9th Judicial District. Polk,
San Jacinto and Trinity were removed from the 2nd 9th Judicial District
effective 1/1/97. The name of the 2nd 9th Judicial District was
changed to the 410th Judicial District which consists of Montgomery County.)
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, the 258th has jurisdiction of misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and criminal appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1891-25.1892; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law, delinquent tax collection, and foreclosure of tax lien cases.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Potter County
District Courts - 5
47th 24.149
Also serves Armstrong and Randall counties.
108th 24.210
• General district court jurisdiction.
181st 24.361; 24.149
251st 24.428; 24.149
Also serve Randall county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
320th 24.628
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.1901-25.1902; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.1901-25.1902; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court. However, a county court at
law does not have jurisdiction over claims within the jurisdiction of the small claims court.
• County Court at Law No. 2 has family law jurisdiction.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Presidio County
District Courts - 1
394th 24.539
Also serves Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, and Jeff Davis counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Rains County
District Courts - 2
8th 24.108
Also serves Delta, Franklin, and Hopkins counties.
354th 24.500
Also serves Hunt county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Randall County
District Courts - 3
47th 24.149
Also serves Armstrong and Potter counties.
181st 24.361
Also serves Potter county.
251st 24.428
Also serves Potter county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1931-25.1932; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters, and district court jurisdiction in civil cases.
County Court 26.291; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Reagan County
District Courts - 2
83rd 24.185
Also serves Pecos and Upton counties.
112th 24.214
Also serves Crockett, Pecos, Sutton, and Upton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.292; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Real County
District Courts - 1
38th 24.140
Also serves Medina and Uvalde counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Red River County
District Courts - 2
6th 24.106
Also serves Fannin and Lamar counties.
102nd 24.204; 24.106
Also serves Bowie county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.294
• Misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
• Probate, juvenile, and support for deserted wives or children.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Reeves County
District Courts - 1
143rd 24.244
Also serves Loving and Ward counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.1971-25.1972; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
Reeves County (continued)
County Court 26.295
• Juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Refugio County
District Courts - 3
24th 24.125
135th 24.237
267th 24.444
Also serve Calhoun, De Witt, Goliad, Jackson, and Victoria counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Roberts County
District Courts - 1
31st 24.133
Also serves Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, and Wheeler counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Robertson County
District Courts - 1
82nd 24.184
Also serves Falls county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.298; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Rockwall County
District Courts - 1
382nd 24.527
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Runnels County
District Courts - 1
119th 24.221
Also serves Concho and Tom Green counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Rusk County
District Courts - 1
4th 24.104
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2031-25.2032; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Sabine County
District Courts - 2
1st 24.101
Also serves Jasper, Newton, and San Augustine counties.
273rd 24.450
Also serves Shelby and San Augustine counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil appeals from justice of the peace courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.302
• General county court jurisdiction, except civil jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3
Precinct 1, 2 places. Precinct 2, 1 place.
San Augustine County
District Courts - 2
1st 24.101
Also serves Jasper, Newton, and Sabine counties.
273rd 24.450
Also serves Sabine and Shelby counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil appeals from justice of the peace courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.303
• General county court jurisdiction, except civil jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
San Jacinto County
District Courts - 2
258th 24.435
411th 24.553
Also serve Polk and Trinity counties.
(Note: Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Waller counties
were originally part of the 9th Judicial District.
Polk and San Jacinto counties were removed from the 9th
Judicial District effective 1/1/97, leaving Montgomery
and Waller counties in that district. The 411th Judicial
District was created at the same time and consists of Polk,
San Jacinto, and Trinity. Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto and
Trinity counties were originally part of the 2nd 9th Judicial
District. Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity were removed from the
2nd 9th Judicial District effective 1/1/97. The name of the
2nd 9th Judicial District was changed to the 410th Judicial
District which consists of Montgomery County.)
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
San Patricio County
District Courts - 3
36th 24.138
156th 24.255; 24.138
343rd 24.489; 24.138
Also serve Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2071-25.2072; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in juvenile and child welfare matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
San Saba County
District Courts - 1
33rd 24.135
Also serves Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and Mason counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Schleicher County
District Courts - 1
51st 24.153
Also serves Coke, Irion, Sterling, and Tom Green counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.307; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500,
civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Scurry County
District Courts - 1
132nd 24.234
Also serves Borden county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.308; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Shackelford County
District Courts - 1
259th 24.436
Also serves Jones county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or
jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.309
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Shelby County
District Courts - 2
123rd 24.225
Also serves Panola county.
273rd 24.450
Also serves Sabine and San Augustine counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Sherman County
District Courts - 1
69th 24.171
Also serves Dallam, Hartley, and Moore counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Sherman County (continued)
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Smith County
District Courts - 4
7th 24.107
241st 24.418
• General district court jurisdiction.
114th 24.216
Also serves Wood county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
321st 24.629
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law 25.2141-25.2142; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2141-25.2142; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.2141-25.2142; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code,
plus general district court jurisdiction, except felony cases, suits
on behalf of the State to recover penalties, forfeiture, or escheat,
misdemeanors involving official misconduct, or contested elections.
(Note: County Court at Law No. 3 authorized effective 05/15/97; not implemented as of 09/01/97.)
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Somervell County
District Courts - 2
18th 24.119
249th 24.426
Also serve Johnson county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Starr County
District Courts - 2
229th 24.276
Also serves Duval and Jim Hogg counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
381st 24.526
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2161-25.2162; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters and suits involving title to real property.
County Court 26.314
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
Stephens County
District Courts - 1
90th 24.192
Also serves Young county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace
and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.315
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Sterling County
District Courts - 1
51st 24.153
Also serves Coke, Irion, Schleicher, & Tom Green counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.316; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500,
civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer, and foreclosure
of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property within the
jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Stonewall County
District Courts - 1
39th 24.141
Also serves Haskell, Kent, and Throckmorton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.317; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Sutton County
District Courts - 1
112th 24.214
Also serves Crockett, Pecos, Reagan, and Upton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Swisher County
District Courts - 2
64th 24.166
242nd 24.419
Also serve Castro and Hale counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Tarrant County
District Courts - 25
17th 24.118
48th 24.118; 24.150
67th 24.118; 24.169
96th 24.118; 24.198
141st 24.352
153rd 24.118; 24.252
213th 24.392
236th 24.413
• General district court jurisdiction.
342nd 24.488
348th 24.494
352nd 24.498
• Civil preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Tarrant County (continued)
231st 24.408
233rd 24.410
• Family law preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
322nd 24.601; 24.630
323rd 24.601; 24.631
324th 24.601; 24.632
325th 24.601; 24.633
360th 24.601; 24.639
• Family district courts.
• General district court jurisdiction.
297th 24.474
371st 24.516
372nd 24.517
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
Criminal Dist. Court No. 1 24.910
Criminal Dist. Court No. 2 24.910; 24.911
Criminal Dist. Court No. 3 24.910; 24.912
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
Criminal Dist. Court No. 4 24.913; Art. 4.05
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 3
County Court at Law No. 1 25.2221-25.2222
• General statutory county court jurisdiction, except probate.
• In addition, non jury family law cases, eminent domain proceedings,
suits involving title to real property, slander or defamation, suits
involving enforcement of real property liens, suits involving forfeiture
of corporate charter, suits involving the recovery of real property,
and suits involving the right to property valued at $200 or more that has
been levied on.
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2221-25.2222
County Court at Law No. 3 25.2221-25.2222
• General statutory county court jurisdiction, except criminal and probate jurisdiction.
• In addition, nonjury family law cases, eminent domain proceedings, suits
involving the title to real property, slander or defamation, suits involving the
enforcement of real property liens, suits involving the forfeiture of a corporate
charter, suits involving the recovery of real property, and suits involving the
right to property valued at $200 or more that has been levied on.
County Criminal Courts - 10
County Criminal Court No. 1 25.2221; 25.2223
County Criminal Court No. 2 25.2221; 25.2223
County Criminal Court No. 3 25.2221; 25.2223
County Criminal Court No. 4 25.2221; 25.2223
County Criminal Court No. 5 25.2221; 25.2223
County Criminal Court No. 6 25.2221; 25.2223
• Misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
• Criminal appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
County Criminal Court No. 7 25.2221; 25.2223
County Criminal Court No. 8 25.2221; 25.2223
County Criminal Court No. 9 25.2221; 25.2223
County Criminal Court No. 10 25.2221; 25.2223
• Misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500 and/or jail up to 1 year.
• Jurisdiction to conduct arraignments, conduct pretrial hearings,
and accept guilty pleas in felony cases.
• Criminal appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
Probate Courts - 2
Probate Court No. 1 25.2221; 25.2224; 25.0021
Probate Court No. 2 25.2221; 25.2224; 25.0021
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.320
• Juvenile and probate jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 8
8 precincts, 1 place each.
Taylor County
District Courts - 4
42nd 24.144
Also serves Callahan and Coleman counties.
104th 24.206; 24.144
350th 24.496
• General district court jurisdiction.
326th 24.634; 24.601
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law 25.2231-25.2232; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2231-25.2232; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, cases involving insanity and approval of applications
for admission to state hospitals and special schools.
County Court 26.321
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
4 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 4, 1 place each.
Terrell County
District Courts - 1
63rd 24.165
Also serves Edwards, Kinney, and Val Verde counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Terry County
District Courts - 1
121st 24.223
Also serves Yoakum county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.323; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property \
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Throckmorton County
District Courts - 1
39th 24.141
Also serves Haskell, Kent, and Stonewall counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 1
1 countywide.
Titus County
District Courts - 2
76th 24.178
Also serves Camp and Morris counties.
276th 24.453; 24.178
Also serves Camp, Marion, and Morris counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Tom Green County
District Courts - 3
51st 24.153
Also serves Coke, Irion, Schleicher, and Sterling counties.
119th 24.221
Also serves Concho and Runnels counties.
340th 24.486; 24.153
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2281-25.2282; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2281-25.2282;25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Travis County
District Courts - 13
53rd 24.155
98th 24.155; 24.200
126th 24.155; 24.228
167th 24.155; 24.264
200th 24.379
201st 24.380
250th 24.427
261st 24.438
299th 24.476
331st 24.477
353rd 24.499
• General district court jurisdiction.
345th 24.491
• Civil preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
147th 24.248; 24.155
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 7
County Court at Law No. 1 25.2291-25.2292; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2291-25.2292; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 3 25.2291-25.2292; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 4 25.2291-25.2292; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 5 25.2291-25.2292; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 6 25.2291-25.2292; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 7 25.2291-25.2292; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction, except probate.
(Note: County Court at Law No. 4 effective 01/01/99.)
Probate Courts - 1
Probate Court No. 1 25.2291; 25.2293; 25.0021
• General statutory probate court jurisdiction.
• In addition, eminent domain cases and proceedings under
Subtitle D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
County Court 26.327
• Probate jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Trinity County
District Courts - 2
258th 24.435
411th 24.553
Also serve Polk and San Jacinto counties.
Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Trinity counties were originally part
of the 2nd 9th Judicial District. Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity were
removed from the 2nd 9th Judicial District effective 1/1/97. The name
of the 2nd 9th Judicial District was changed to the 410th Judicial
District which consists of Montgomery County. The 411th Judicial District
was created at the same time and consists of Polk, San Jacinto, and Trinity.)
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.328; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Tyler County
District Courts - 2
1A 24.351
Also serves Jasper and Newton counties.
88th 24.190
Also serves Hardin county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Upshur County
District Courts - 1
115th 24.217
Also serves Marion county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace
and municipal courts. (See also 26.330.)
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.330; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Upton County
District Courts - 2
83rd 24.185
Also serves Pecos and Reagan counties.
112th 24.214
Also serves Crockett, Pecos, Reagan, and Sutton counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Uvalde County
District Courts - 1
38th 24.140
Also serves Medina and Real counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
5 precincts, 1 place each.
Val Verde County
District Courts - 1
63rd 24.165
Also serves Edwards, Kinney, and Terrell counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2351-25.2352; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Van Zandt County
District Courts - 1
294th 24.471
Also serves Wood county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace
and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Van Zandt County (continued)
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Victoria County
District Courts - 4
24th 24.125
135th 24.237
267th 24.444
Also serve Calhoun, De Witt, Goliad, Jackson, and Refugio counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
377th 24.522
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.2371-25.2372; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2371-25.2372; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Walker County
District Courts - 2
12th 24.113
278th 24.455
Also serve Grimes, Leon, and Madison counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2381-25.2382; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.336
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Waller County
District Courts - 2
9th 24.109
Also serves Montgomery county.
(Note: Polk, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Waller counties were
originally part of the 9th Judicial District. Polk and San Jacinto
counties were removed from the 9th Judicial District effective 1/1/97.)
155th 24.254
Also serves Austin and Fayette counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2391-25.2392; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.337
• Probate jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Ward County
District Courts - 1
143rd 24.244
Also serves Loving and Reeves counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
2 precincts, 2 places each.
Washington County
District Courts - 2
21st 24.122
335th 24.481
Also serve Bastrop, Burleson, and Lee counties.
Washington County (continued)
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2411-25.2412; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.339; 26.041-26.051
• Probate jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Webb County
District Courts - 3
49th 24.151
Also serves Zapata county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace
and municipal courts.
111th 24.213; 24.151
341st 24.487
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.2421-25.2422; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2421-25.2422; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters and proceedings to expunge a criminal arrest record.
County Court 26.340
• Probate and juvenile jurisdiction only.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
4 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 4, 1 place each.
Wharton County
District Courts - 2
23rd 24.124
Also serves Brazoria and Matagorda counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
329th 24.637; 24.601
• Family district court.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Wheeler County
District Courts - 1
31st 24.133
Also serves Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, and Roberts counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.342; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Wichita County
District Courts - 3
30th 24.132
78th 24.180; 24.132
89th 24.191; 24.132
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil appeals from justice of the peace courts.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.2451-25.2452; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2451-25.2452; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters, and juvenile and child welfare
cases in which the district court has jurisdiction.
• County Court at Law No. 1 has probate and mental health
jurisdiction when the county judge is absent or unable to perform
the duties relating to those proceedings.
County Court 26.343
• General county court jurisdiction, except civil jurisdiction unless
the county judge has the qualifications required of a district judge and is
designated as judge of the juvenile court, then the County Court has
jurisdiction over child neglect or dependency proceedings.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 5
4 precincts. Precinct 1, 2 places. Precincts 2 - 4, 1 place each.
Wilbarger County
District Courts - 1
46th 24.148
Also serves Foard and Hardeman counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2461-25.2462; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters and misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500.
(Note: County Court at Law authorized effective 01/01/94; not
implemented by county commissioners as of 09/01/97.)
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Willacy County
District Courts - 5
103rd 24.205
Also serves Cameron county.
• Civil preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
107th 24.209; 24.205
138th 24.240; 24.205
197th 24.376
Also serve Cameron county.
• Criminal preference.
• General district court jurisdiction.
357th 24.503
Also serves Cameron county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 6
6 precincts, 1 place each.
Williamson County
District Courts - 3
26th 24.128
277th 24.454
368th 24.513
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 2
County Court at Law No. 1 25.2481-25.2482; 25.0003
County Court at Law No. 2 25.2481-25.2482; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters and misdemeanors punishable by fine less than $500.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Wilson County
District Courts - 2
81st 24.183
218th 24.396
Also serve Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, and LaSalle counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Winkler County
District Courts - 1
109th 24.211
Also serves Andrews and Crane counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Wise County
District Courts - 1
271st 24.448
Also serves Jack county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 1
County Court at Law 25.2511-25.2512; 25.0003
• General statutory county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, family law matters.
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Wood County
District Courts - 2
114th 24.216
Also serves Smith county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
294th 24.471
Also serves Van Zandt county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace
and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Yoakum County
District Courts - 1
121st 24.223
Also serves Terry county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.351; 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
• In addition, civil cases $0.01 - $200, forcible entry and detainer,
and foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property
within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Young County
District Courts - 1
90th 24.192
Also serves Stephens county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace
and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2
2 precincts, 1 place each.
Zapata County
District Courts - 1
49th 24.151
Also serves Webb county.
• General district court jurisdiction.
• In addition, misdemeanors punishable by fine over $500
and/or jail up to 1 year, and appeals from justice of the peace
and municipal courts.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
Zavala County
District Courts - 2
293rd 24.470
365th 24.510
Also serve Dimmit and Maverick counties.
• General district court jurisdiction.
County Courts at Law - 0
County Court 26.041-26.051
• General county court jurisdiction.
Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4
4 precincts, 1 place each.
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