Texas Legal Costs & Filing Information
Verified filing fees, courts and requirements for common legal processes in Texas. Every figure links to the official source it came from, with the date it was last checked.
Divorce in Texas
- Filing fee:
- $250–$400
- Waiting period:
- 60 days from filing
- Residency requirement:
- 6 months in Texas + 90 days in the county
- Where to file:
- District Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Small Claims in Texas
- Claim limit:
- $20,000
- Filing fee:
- ≈$54 + ~$75 service per defendant
- Attorneys:
- Allowed (not required)
- Court:
- Justice Court (Justice of the Peace)
Verified 2026-08-24
Probate in Texas
- Probate filing fee:
- $250–$450
- Small-estate threshold:
- $75,000
- Executor compensation:
- 5% commission on cash in/out
- Where filed:
- County court / statutory probate court
Verified 2026-08-24
Name Change in Texas
- Filing fee:
- ≈$150–$350
- Publication:
- Not required
- Fingerprints:
- Required
- Court:
- District Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Bankruptcy in Texas
- Chapter 7 filing fee:
- $338
- Chapter 13 filing fee:
- $313
- Federal districts in Texas:
- 4
- Fee waiver (Ch. 7 only):
- Income < 150% of poverty line
Verified 2026-08-24
Texas official resources
- Texas Judicial Branch — the state court system
- TexasLawHelp — official self-help resources and forms
LawLintel provides general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rules, procedures and fees change and can depend on your specific facts and county. Verify important information with the applicable court or a qualified attorney before acting.