Houston, TX Small Claims Court Fee Calculator

Filing a Small Claims case in Harris County Justice of the Peace Court? Check your fees.

Estimated Filing Fee:

$0.00
Includes standard filing fee + service fee for one defendant.

About Harris County Small Claims

In Texas, Small Claims cases are heard in the Justice of the Peace Courts. The jurisdictional limit is $20,000.

Fee Schedule Overview

Unlike some other states, Texas fees are generally flat regardless of the claim amount up to the limit.

  • Standard Filing Fee: $54.00
  • Service Fee (Constable): $75.00
  • Total Typical Cost: $129.00