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Money disputes up to $20,000 are settled in the Parker County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Parker County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
There is more than one hub courthouse in Parker County. Which one takes a case turns on the defendant's address or the location of the dispute, matched by ZIP code.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
About 179,707 people live in Parker County. Parker County has 2 courthouses listed above; Parker County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 1 is one of them.
This court works from paper filings, delivered in person or posted in. Squabble builds the packet so nothing is missing.
Hearings in small claims are attended in person at the courthouse.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Residents of Parker County, Texas, which has a population of 179,707, can file small claims cases in the Justice Court of Texas system, where the claim limit is $20,000. Two locations handle these matters. The Parker County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 1, sits at 1020 E Hwy 199 in Springtown, 76082, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday. The Parker County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Courthouse Annex, is located at 1112 Santa Fe Drive in Weatherford, 76086, with hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and closed on weekends. Precinct 1 can be reached at (817) 220-5857 and Precinct 3 at (817) 598-6089. The county covers communities including Aledo, Cresson, Dennis, Millsap, Mineral Wells, Peaster, Poolville, Springtown, Weatherford, and Whitt, and it lies near Hood County, Palo Pinto County, and Tarrant County. Electronic filing is not available in these courts.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Parker County covers these 10 towns and cities:
Aledo, Cresson, Dennis, Millsap, Mineral Wells, Peaster, Poolville, Springtown, Weatherford, Whitt.
ZIP codes:
Of Texas's 254 counties, Parker County is 31st by population at roughly 179,707 people. Parker County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 1, in Springtown, is about 18 miles from the Hood County courthouse in Granbury and 14 miles from the Tarrant County courthouse in Fort Worth.
Counties nearest to this one:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
Either the place the dispute arose or the place the other party lives will usually work.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
Texas allows attorneys at the hearing, but none is required. The procedures are designed for self-representation.
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.
Parker County is under the same limits as nearby Hood County and Palo Pinto County. Parker County has 2 courthouses listed on this page.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $20,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Parker County has about 179,707 residents. Parker County takes in Aledo, Cresson and Dennis 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.
Set out the claim on the court's form, identify the correct courthouse, and pay the fee.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
This is the route a Parker County case takes, whether it starts in 76008 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Parker County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 1 lists (817) 220-5857 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.
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.
Service is proved on paper. The server completes and signs a form, and it is filed before the matter is heard.
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 Parker County include places such as Aledo, Cresson and Dennis. Hood County and Palo Pinto County are the counties nearest to Parker County.
The law fixes how long you have, counted from the dispute itself. A case brought later can be refused outright.
| What the claim is about | Time limit to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
The same periods apply in Parker County as in nearby Hood County and Palo Pinto County, which are in the same state. Parker County, population about 179,707, is covered by the table above.
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.
Parker County is under the same state rate as nearby Hood County and Palo Pinto County. It is the same rate across all 13 Parker 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 Parker County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $45–$100 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Arrange your evidence and number the exhibits so nothing has to be searched for on the day.
Come to the hearing in person or remotely where permitted, present the facts, and get the ruling.
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 →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
A Parker County filing goes to one of 2 courthouses, Parker County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 1 among them. Parker County has a population of about 179,707.
Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.
Aledo, Cresson and Dennis are among the Parker County places a hearing can draw parties from. Parker County has about 179,707 residents.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
A court-ordered levy allows funds to be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Lodging the judgment with the county can create a lien over property the debtor owns.
Courts can also summon the debtor to answer questions about income and property under oath. Until the balance is paid, interest usually continues to run at the statutory rate.
Aledo, Cresson and Dennis are among the Parker County places a judgment debtor may live in. Hood County and Palo Pinto County are the counties nearest to Parker County.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details 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 Parker County case for you.
