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In Titus County, money disputes up to $20,000 go to the small-claims court: simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Below is what you need for a small claims case in Titus 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.
These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Titus County confirms the venue from the defendant's address or where the events happened.
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.
The nearest counties to Titus County are Camp County and Morris County. About 31,547 people live in Titus County.
Paper filing is the route at this court, either in person or by post. Squabble puts the documents together in the form the clerk expects.
Small claims hearings are held 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 Titus County, Texas, bring small claims cases through the Justice Court of Texas system, which hears claims up to $20,000. The Titus County Justice of the Peace -Precinct 1 sits in Mt. Pleasant at 100 South Madison, Suite 100, 75455, and can be reached at (903)577-6760 - (903)577-6761 or (903) 577-6756. Information about the court is posted at http://www.co.titus.tx.us/justice_center/jp1.html. The court serves a county of 31,547 people, covering communities including Cookville, Mount Pleasant, Talco, and Winfield, along with the ZIP codes 75455, 75456, 75487, 75493, and 75558. Titus County lies near Camp County, Morris County, and Franklin County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so case documents are handled through the court directly. The justice court is the venue where these claims are filed, scheduled, and decided within the limits set for the Justice Court of Texas.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 4 communities:
Cookville, Mount Pleasant, Talco, Winfield.
ZIP codes:
Of Texas's 254 counties, Titus County is 92nd by population at roughly 31,547 people. Titus County Justice of the Peace -Precinct 1 in Mt. Pleasant lies around 7 miles from the Franklin County courthouse in Mount Vernon.
Counties nearest to this one:
This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
An attorney may appear at the hearing in Texas, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
They are the same across all 5 Titus County ZIP codes, from 75455 onward. These are the limits for Titus County, population about 31,547.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $20,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Titus County Justice of the Peace -Precinct 1 is the Titus County courthouse listed below. Titus County takes in Cookville, Mount Pleasant and Talco 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.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
A short hearing, held in the courtroom or remotely where that is offered. A decision follows on the day or shortly afterwards.
This is the route a Titus County case takes, whether it starts in 75455 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Titus County Justice of the Peace -Precinct 1 lists (903) 577-6756 as its number.
The defendant must be given formal notice after filing. This is service of process, and as a rule you are not permitted to 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.
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.
Camp County and Morris County are the counties nearest to Titus County. A Titus County address carries one of its 5 ZIP codes, 75455, 75456 and 75487 among them.
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.
| What the claim is about | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Titus County ZIP code to another, 75455 included. Titus County, population about 31,547, 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).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
It is the same rate across all 5 Titus County ZIP codes. Titus County is under the same state rate as nearby Camp County and Morris County.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File with the Titus 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).
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.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's 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.
Titus County has a population of about 31,547. Cookville, Mount Pleasant and Talco are among the places in Titus County that filings come from.
Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.
Hearings in Titus County cases are listed at Titus County Justice of the Peace -Precinct 1 in Mt. Pleasant. Titus County has about 31,547 residents.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
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 with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
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.
Cookville, Mount Pleasant and Talco are among the Titus County places a judgment debtor may live in. Camp County and Morris County are the counties nearest to Titus County.
Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.
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