Texas · Comal County

Small Claims Court in Comal County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Comal County

Small claims here are heard at more than one courthouse. The court matches a case to a location by address.

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Comal County

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New Braunfels
Comal County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
3079 W. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
(830) 626-4888
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Sattler
Comal County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 4
160 Oak Drive, Sattler, TX, 78132
(830) 964-3886

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Comal County has 2 courthouses listed above; Comal County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 is one of them. Comal County covers 9 ZIP codes, including the Bulverde, Canyon Lake and Fischer areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Comal County

Small claims in Comal County

Residents of Comal County, Texas, a county of 201,628 people, can file small claims cases in the Justice Court of Texas system, which handles claims up to $20,000. Two justice of the peace courts serve the county. The Comal County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 is located at 3079 W. San Antonio Street in New Braunfels, 78130, and can be reached at (830) 626-4888. The Comal County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 4 sits at 160 Oak Drive in Sattler, 78132, with a phone number of (830) 964-3886. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and are closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouses. The county covers communities including Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Fischer, New Braunfels, Spring Branch, and part of San Antonio, along with ZIP codes such as 78070, 78133, 78163, and 78266. Comal County lies near Kendall County, Guadalupe County, and Hays County.

Where Comal County hears these cases

More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.

Comal County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

3079 W. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Comal County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 4

160 Oak Drive, Sattler, TX 78132
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Comal County at a glance

Population201,628
Court sits inNew Braunfels
Court systemJustice Court of Texas
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county9
Towns and cities6
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Comal County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Fischer, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Spring Branch.

ZIP codes:

780707813078131781327813378135781637826678623

Comal County in context

Comal County is the 27th most populous of Texas's 254 counties, with about 201,628 residents. Comal County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, in New Braunfels, is about 17 miles from the Kendall County courthouse in Boerne and 5 miles from the Guadalupe County courthouse in Schertz.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Squabble in Comal County

Cases prepared since Jan 202411
Median claim$15,000

Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for Comal County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Comal County

$20,000
Maximum claim
$20,000 maximum
$56
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Texas

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Comal County

Filing fee
$56
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouses listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Comal County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $20,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$56.
Where do you file?+
At Comal County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Comal County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 4.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Comal County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, 3079 W. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (830) 626-4888.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Fischer, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Spring Branch.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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