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The small-claims court in Tom Green County handles money disputes up to $20,000, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Here you will find the claim limit that applies in Tom Green 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.
Tom Green County runs several hub courthouses for these cases. Assignment follows the ZIP code of the defendant or of the dispute itself.
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.
2 courthouses serve Tom Green County, Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 among them. Tom Green County covers 17 ZIP codes, including the Carlsbad, Christoval and Eola areas.
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.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Residents of Tom Green County, Texas, which has a population of 120,103, can file small claims cases in the Justice Court of Texas system, where the claim limit is $20,000. The Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, is located at 122 West Harris, Room 8, in San Angelo, 76903, and can be reached at (325) 659-6444. That office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. A second court, the Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, with Judge Thomas Daniel, sits at 5006 Knickerbocker Rd in San Angelo, 76904, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed on weekends. The county includes communities such as Christoval, Wall, Water Valley, and Carlsbad, along with ZIP codes including 76901, 76905, and 76934. Tom Green County lies near Irion County, Coke County, and Schleicher County. Electronic filing is not available.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 11 communities:
Carlsbad, Christoval, Eola, Goodfellow Afb, Knickerbocker, Mereta, San Angelo, Vancourt, Veribest, Wall, Water Valley.
ZIP codes:
Of Texas's 254 counties, Tom Green County is 39th by population at roughly 120,103 people.
Everyday disputes over money belong in the small claims division, where the rules are simplified, and the sum in question has an upper bound.
Maximum claim
Either the place the dispute arose or the place the other party lives will usually work.
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 allows attorneys at the hearing, but none is required. The procedures are designed for self-representation.
Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.
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.
These are the limits for Tom Green County, population about 120,103. Tom Green County has 2 courthouses listed on this page.
If someone owes you money, up to $20,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Tom Green County takes in Carlsbad, Christoval and Eola and the rest of the county. Tom Green County has about 120,103 residents.
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.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 lists (325) 659-6444 as its number. Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
Once the case is on file, the law requires the other side to be told about it formally. That step is service of process, and the papers cannot normally come from your own hand.
Who may serve depends on the court: law enforcement, a paid process server, the clerk by certified mail, or a disinterested adult. Costs and rules are local.
Every court fixes a minimum number of days between service and the hearing. The clerk will tell you what it is for your case.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Tom Green County address carries one of its 17 ZIP codes, 76886, 76901 and 76902 among them. Addresses in Tom Green County include places such as Carlsbad, Christoval and Eola.
The law fixes how long you have, counted from the dispute itself. A case brought later can be refused outright.
| Kind of claim | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
Tom Green County, population about 120,103, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Tom Green County as in nearby Irion County and Coke County, which are in the same state.
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.
The rate above is the one for Tom Green County, population about 120,103. Tom Green County is under the same state rate as nearby Irion County and Coke County.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File at the Tom Green 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.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
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.
Carlsbad, Christoval and Eola are among the places in Tom Green County that filings come from. Tom Green County has a population of about 120,103.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Carlsbad, Christoval and Eola are among the Tom Green County places a hearing can draw parties from. Tom Green County has about 120,103 residents.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the 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 locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
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.
A Tom Green County judgment comes from one of its 2 listed courthouses. Irion County and Coke County are the counties nearest to Tom Green County.
Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.
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 Tom Green County case for you.
