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Small Claims Court in Taylor 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 Taylor 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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Taylor County

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Abilene
Taylor County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 1-1
450 Pecan St., Abilene, TX, 79602
(325) 674-1338

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 Taylor County are handled at Taylor County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 1-1 in Abilene. Taylor County covers 19 ZIP codes, including the Abilene, Buffalo Gap and Dyess Afb areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Taylor County

Small claims in Taylor County

Residents of Taylor County, Texas, which has a population of 148,813 and includes communities such as Abilene, Buffalo Gap, Merkel, Tuscola, and Tye, can bring small claims cases through the Justice Court of Texas system. The Taylor County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 1-1 is located in Abilene at 450 Pecan St., 79602, and can be reached at (325) 674-1338 or online at https://www.taylorcounty.texas.gov/158/Precinct-1-Place-1. The court hears claims of up to $20,000. Its office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings and related paperwork are handled at the courthouse during those hours. The county covers ZIP codes including 79601, 79603, 79605, and 79606, and it lies near Jones County, Nolan County, and Callahan County.

Where Taylor County hears these cases

Taylor County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 1-1

450 Pecan St., Abilene, TX 79602
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Taylor County at a glance

Population148,813
Court sits inAbilene
Court systemJustice Court of Texas
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county19
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Taylor County

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

Abilene, Buffalo Gap, Dyess Afb, Lawn, Merkel, Ovalo, Trent, Tuscola, Tye, Wingate.

ZIP codes:

79508795307953679541795617956279563795667960179602796037960479605796067960779608796977969879699

Taylor County in context

Taylor County is the 35th most populous of Texas's 254 counties, with about 148,813 residents.

Sources for Taylor County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Taylor 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 Taylor 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

Taylor 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 Taylor County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 1-1.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Taylor County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 1-1, 450 Pecan St., Abilene, TX 79602. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (325) 674-1338.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Abilene, Buffalo Gap, Dyess Afb, Lawn, Merkel, Ovalo, Trent, Tuscola, Tye, Wingate.

Official sources

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

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