Texas · Erath County

Small Claims Court in Erath 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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Where to file small claims in Erath County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Erath County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Stephenville
Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
298 S. Graham, Stephenville, TX, 76401
(254) 965-1489

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.

Small claims filings from Erath County are handled at Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Stephenville. Erath County covers 6 ZIP codes, including the Bluff Dale, Dublin and Lingleville 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 Erath County

Small claims in Erath County

Erath County, Texas, has a population of 44,496. Small claims cases are heard at Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Stephenville at 298 S. Graham. The court system is the Justice Court of Texas. The claim limit is $20,000. The county covers 5 towns and cities, among them Bluff Dale, Dublin, Lingleville, Morgan Mill, Stephenville. 6 ZIP codes fall inside the county. Filings are made on paper at the court.

Where Erath County hears these cases

Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

298 S. Graham, Stephenville, TX 76401
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Erath County at a glance

Population44,496
Court sits inStephenville
Court systemJustice Court of Texas
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county6
Towns and cities5
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Erath County

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

Bluff Dale, Dublin, Lingleville, Morgan Mill, Stephenville.

ZIP codes:

764017640276433764467646176465

Erath County in context

Erath County is the 77th most populous of Texas's 254 counties, with about 44,496 residents. Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, in Stephenville, is about 17 miles from the Hood County courthouse in Granbury.

Nearby counties

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

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Erath 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 Erath County

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

Erath 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 Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, 298 S. Graham, Stephenville, TX 76401. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (254) 965-1489.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Bluff Dale, Dublin, Lingleville, Morgan Mill, Stephenville.

Official sources

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

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