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In Brazos County, money disputes up to $20,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Brazos County, what filing costs, where the case is heard, how the defendant is served, the deadlines, and the order of steps. Squabble can take the preparation and filing off your hands.
Small claims are split between several hub courthouses across Brazos County. The court assigns a case by ZIP code, following the defendant or the events.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Not sure which courthouse? Use the court's official court locator to match your ZIP code to the correct location, or let Squabble identify it for you automatically. Hub courthouses can change; confirm before you file.
The nearest counties to Brazos County are Burleson County and Grimes County. Brazos County has 3 courthouses listed above; Brazos County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 is one of them.
Small claims can be filed electronically here, which means the case can begin without going to the counter.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Small claims cases in Brazos County, Texas are heard in the Justice Court of Texas system, which handles claims up to $20,000. Brazos County has a population of 249,624 and includes the towns of Bryan, College Station, Kurten, Millican, and Wellborn, along with ZIP codes such as 77801, 77803, 77840, and 77845. The Brazos County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 is located in Bryan at 200 S. Texas Ave. Suite 151, 77803, and can be reached at (979) 361-4402. The Brazos County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 sits in College Station at 12845 FM 2154 Suite 180, 77845, with a listed phone number of (979) 695-0136. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and are closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse. Brazos County lies near Burleson County, Grimes County, and Robertson County.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Brazos County covers these 5 towns and cities:
Bryan, College Station, Kurten, Millican, Wellborn.
ZIP codes:
With about 249,624 residents, Brazos County ranks 23rd by population among the 254 counties of Texas. Brazos County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 sits about 12 miles from the Burleson County courthouse in Somerville and 13 miles from the Grimes County courthouse in Navasota.
If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
Two venues are usually open: where events took place, or where the other side is based.
Splitting a single claim across multiple filings to dodge the ceiling is not permitted.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
Texas permits lawyers at the hearing without requiring them. Everything is built around people presenting their own case.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
They are the same across all 16 Brazos County ZIP codes, from 77801 onward. Brazos County is under the same limits as nearby Burleson County and Grimes County.
This court handles money claims to a ceiling of $20,000. Below are the kinds of case filed most often.
Brazos County has about 249,624 residents. Brazos County takes in Bryan, College Station and Kurten and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Fill in the claim, pick the courthouse that covers the dispute, and pay what the court charges.
The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Brazos County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 lists (979) 361-4190 as its number. This is the route a Brazos County case takes, whether it starts in 77801 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
Courts set their own cut-off for how many days before the hearing notice must land. The clerk gives you that date along with the hearing date.
Whoever serves the papers completes a proof of service, which is filed with the court before the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Addresses in Brazos County include places such as Bryan, College Station and Kurten. Burleson County and Grimes County are the counties nearest to Brazos County.
A claim has to be filed inside a set period that starts when the dispute arose. After that point the court may decline to hear it.
| Type of claim | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
The same periods apply in Brazos County as in nearby Burleson County and Grimes County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one Brazos County ZIP code to another, 77801 included.
Money owed under a contract in Texas generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Tex. Fin. Code §302.002).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
Brazos County is under the same state rate as nearby Burleson County and Grimes County. It is the same rate across all 16 Brazos County ZIP codes.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File at the Brazos County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $31 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Service comes after the date is set. File the server's proof once the papers have been delivered.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Turn up on the day, in person or remotely where offered, present what happened, and take the decision.
Describe the dispute to Eleanor. Squabble drafts the paperwork, puts it through a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and lodges it with the court.
Start for FREE →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
Bryan, College Station and Kurten are among the places in Brazos County that filings come from. A Brazos County filing goes to one of 3 courthouses, Brazos County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 among them.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Brazos County hearings are held at one of its 3 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed. Bryan, College Station and Kurten are among the Brazos County places a hearing can draw parties from.
A judgment is the court's decision. Collecting it is a separate step, with court-backed tools if the other side doesn't pay. Which tools are available depends on state law.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
The court can additionally require the debtor to appear and answer under oath about what they earn and own. An unsatisfied judgment usually carries statutory interest until it is paid.
A Brazos County judgment comes from one of its 3 listed courthouses. Bryan, College Station and Kurten are among the Brazos County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Brazos County case for you.
