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Small claims in Webb County covers money disputes up to $20,000 and runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Below is what you need for a small claims case in Webb 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.
Small claims are split between several hub courthouses across Webb 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 Webb County are La Salle County and Dimmit County. Webb County covers 11 ZIP codes, including the Bruni, Laredo and Mirando City areas.
You can open a small claims case here online, without travelling to the courthouse to hand the papers in.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Copies of the evidence go to the judge and to the other party, and some courts allow it to be sent in electronically beforehand.
Residents of Webb County, Texas, which has a population of 272,823 and includes communities such as Laredo, Bruni, Mirando City, and Oilton, 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 Webb County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 1, sits at 1110 Victoria St in Laredo, 78042, and can be reached at (956) 523-4300. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The Webb County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 is located at 8501 San Dario in Laredo, 78045, with a phone number of (956) 523-4840, and it is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on weekends. These courts do not offer electronic filing. Webb County lies near La Salle County, Dimmit County, and Zapata County, and its ZIP codes include 78040, 78041, and 78046.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
These 4 places sit inside Webb County:
Bruni, Laredo, Mirando City, Oilton.
ZIP codes:
Of Texas's 254 counties, Webb County is 20th by population at roughly 272,823 people.
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
Maximum claim
Filing is generally possible in the county of the events or the county of the defendant.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
An attorney may appear at the hearing in Texas, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
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 Webb County, population about 272,823. They are the same across all 11 Webb County ZIP codes, from 78040 onward.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $20,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Webb County takes in Bruni, Laredo and Mirando City and the rest of the county. Webb County has about 272,823 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 itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
Webb County Justice of the Peace Court - Precinct 1 lists (956) 523-4300 as its number. This is the route a Webb County case takes, whether it starts in 78040 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Webb County address carries one of its 11 ZIP codes, 78040, 78041 and 78042 among them. Addresses in Webb County include places such as Bruni, Laredo and Mirando City.
Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.
| What the claim is about | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
Webb County, population about 272,823, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Webb County as in nearby La Salle County and Dimmit 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).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
Webb County is under the same state rate as nearby La Salle County and Dimmit County. The rate above is the one for Webb County, population about 272,823.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File at the Webb County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $121 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
With a hearing date in hand, organise service and lodge the completed proof 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.
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.
Webb County takes in filings from 11 ZIP codes, 78040 first in the list. Bruni, Laredo and Mirando City are among the places in Webb County that filings come from.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Bruni, Laredo and Mirando City are among the Webb County places a hearing can draw parties from. Webb County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed.
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.
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.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
You can also ask the court to order the debtor to appear and disclose income and assets under oath. An unpaid judgment generally keeps accruing interest at the rate state law sets until it's satisfied.
La Salle County and Dimmit County are the counties nearest to Webb County. Bruni, Laredo and Mirando City are among the Webb County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details before filing.
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