Disclaimer
This site is an educational legal-information resource for Texans using Justice Court. It is not a law firm, does not provide legal representation, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
The short version:
This site explains Texas Justice Court process in general terms. It does not give legal advice, predict outcomes, choose legal strategy, or replace a licensed Texas attorney or your court's instructions.
Nothing on this site — including guides, templates, worksheets, or the interactive tools — constitutes legal advice. The content here is for general educational and organizational purposes only.
Laws and court rules change. Local court practices vary by county and precinct. Information on this site may not reflect the most current rules or apply to your specific facts. Do not rely on this site as your sole source of information before filing a legal claim.
Using this site, its tools, or any materials it provides does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and ClaimReady TX or anyone associated with it. There is no legal representation here — only self-help preparation tools.
County and precinct procedures vary across Texas. Filing methods, forms, service fees, accepted payment methods, exhibit procedures, hearing settings, and court closures can change.
Your citation, petition, judgment, lease, contract, court order, and official Justice of the Peace court page control the operational details for your situation. Always verify county-specific details with the correct court before filing, answering, calculating a deadline, or relying on a form.
The interactive tools on this site (such as the case-type finder, deadline calculator, fee estimator, and letter and checklist builders) organize the information you enter into a clearer format. They are scoped narrowly:
They will not predict whether you will win or lose. They will not assess the strength of your legal position. They will not recommend legal strategies, and they do not reference case law or advise on how to argue your case.
Anything a tool produces is a starting draft for you to review and edit. It is not a finished legal document, and it does not replace verifying deadlines, fees, and forms with your court. Review all output carefully before relying on it.
Templates available on this site are general-purpose starting points. They are not tailored to your specific facts, your county's local rules, or the current form requirements of any particular court. Before using a template, verify that it suits your situation and meets the requirements of your specific JP court.
We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current. However, Texas court rules, filing fees, jurisdictional limits, and procedures change over time. Always verify important details with your county JP court directly or with a licensed Texas attorney before taking legal action.
The interactive tools on this site run entirely in your browser. Anything you type into a worksheet, calculator, or letter builder stays on your device — it is not transmitted to or stored on our servers, and we do not collect your case facts. Even so, avoid entering sensitive personal information you would not want saved on the device or network you are using.
This site is designed for straightforward, self-represented small claims matters. There are situations where you should talk to a licensed Texas attorney before proceeding:
Texas Legal Services Center (tlsc.org) and Texas Law Help (texaslawhelp.org) are free resources that may be able to help you find legal assistance.