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The small-claims court in Hill County handles money disputes up to $20,000, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Below is what you need for a small claims case in Hill County: the limit, filing fees, which courthouse to use, how to serve the other side, your deadlines, and how to file. When you're ready, Squabble prepares everything and files it for you.
Hill County hears small claims at the courthouse listed here, with the venue confirmed at filing from the defendant's address or the location of the dispute.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.
Hill County covers 15 ZIP codes, including the Abbott, Aquilla and Blum areas. Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, in Whitney, is the courthouse listed for Hill County.
Filings here are on paper, brought to the counter or posted. Squabble assembles the packet so it is complete when it arrives.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
Have copies of your evidence for the bench and for the other party. Some courts take documents electronically before the hearing as well.
Residents of Hill County, Texas, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Justice Court of Texas system, which handles claims up to $20,000. In Hill County, the Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 sits in Whitney at 5800 FM 933, Suite 1, ZIP code 76692, and can be reached at (254) 694-3140 or online at https://www.jp1hillcounty.com/. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court does not offer electronic filing. Hill County has a population of 38,771 and includes the communities of Hillsboro, Itasca, Hubbard, Covington, Abbott, Blum, Bynum, Malone, Mertens, Mount Calm, Penelope, Aquilla, Brandon, Irene, and Whitney, covering ZIP codes such as 76645, 76055, 76648, and 76636. The county lies near Johnson County, McLennan County, and Ellis County, each of which maintains its own courts.
These 15 places sit inside Hill County:
Abbott, Aquilla, Blum, Brandon, Bynum, Covington, Hillsboro, Hubbard, Irene, Itasca, Malone, Mertens, Mount Calm, Penelope, Whitney.
ZIP codes:
With about 38,771 residents, Hill County ranks 83rd by population among the 254 counties of Texas. Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 sits about 18 miles from the Johnson County courthouse in Burleson and 17 miles from the McLennan County courthouse in Waco.
Counties nearest to this one:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
Texas allows attorneys at the hearing, but none is required. The procedures are designed for self-representation.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
Over the limit? Claims over the cap can go two ways: cut to the limit and stay, or move to regular civil court at full value. Cutting it normally waives the excess.
They are the same across all 15 Hill County ZIP codes, from 76055 onward. These are the limits for Hill County, population about 38,771.
Debts up to $20,000 belong in this court. These are the arguments people bring most frequently.
Hill County takes in Abbott, Aquilla and Blum and the rest of the county. Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 is the Hill County courthouse listed below.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Write up what is owed on the claim form, select the courthouse, and settle the filing fee.
The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.
A brief, informal hearing, in person or, where the court offers it, by video. The judge rules at the hearing or sends the decision after.
Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 lists (254) 694-3140 as its number.
Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over the papers yourself.
Depending on the court: the sheriff or constable, a professional process server, the clerk by certified mail, or another adult who isn't part of the case. Methods and costs vary by county.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
After delivery, the server fills out a proof of service, and that goes on the court file 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 Hill County include places such as Abbott, Aquilla and Blum. Johnson County and McLennan County are the counties nearest to Hill County.
The law fixes how long you have, counted from the dispute itself. A case brought later can be refused outright.
| Kind of claim | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
The same periods apply in Hill County as in nearby Johnson County and McLennan County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one Hill County ZIP code to another, 76055 included.
Money owed under a contract in Texas generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Tex. Fin. Code §302.002).
The Squabble interest calculator shows what the accrued figure comes to on top of the principal.
It is the same rate across all 15 Hill County ZIP codes. Hill County is under the same state rate as nearby Johnson County and McLennan County.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File with the Hill County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $45–$100 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.
Arrange your evidence and number the exhibits so nothing has to be searched for on the day.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
Hill County papers go to Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 in Whitney. Hill County takes in filings from 15 ZIP codes, 76055 first in the list.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 sits at the 76692 address shown above. Hill County has about 38,771 residents.
Winning and being paid are two different things. The judgment records what is owed; collecting it is its own process, backed by court remedies that vary from state to state.
Where the law allows, an employer can be directed to send part of the debtor's pay to the court.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.
The judgment in a Hill County case comes from Hill County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 in Whitney. Johnson County and McLennan County are the counties nearest to Hill County.
Checked August 2026. Because courts revise fees, limits and procedures, confirm the current position before filing.
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 Hill County case for you.
