Texas Small Claims
File a Small Claims Case in Texas
Start your case online and submit it to the court without confusing paperwork.
Honest Elf guides you through the process step-by-step and sends your filing directly to the court's e-filing system.
What Is Small Claims Court?
Small claims court is designed for disputes involving smaller amounts of money.
Common cases include
- unpaid debts
- property damage
- landlord-tenant disputes
- contract disputes
- unpaid services
In Texas, small claims cases are handled in Justice of the Peace courts.
How Honest Elf Helps
Filing a small claims case normally requires preparing a petition, entering correct case details, formatting documents correctly, and submitting through the court e-filing system. Honest Elf simplifies this process.
Step 1 — Answer a few questions
Tell us about the dispute and the person you are suing.
Step 2 — Upload documents
Add evidence such as contracts, invoices, or photos.
Step 3 — We prepare your filing
Honest Elf assembles the filing with the correct court, case type, and filing codes the court requires.
Step 4 — Submit to the court
Your filing is transmitted to the court's electronic filing system.
Electronic filings are sent as a structured filing envelope containing case information and documents for review by the clerk. OFS EFSP Specification.
What Happens After Filing?
- 1The court clerk reviews the filing
- 2The filing is either accepted or rejected
- 3If accepted, the case is created in the court system
- 4You receive stamped documents and case details