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Money disputes up to $20,000 are settled in the Wilson 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 Wilson 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.
Wilson 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.
Locations change. The court publishes its current small-claims address on its own page; Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Wilson County covers 8 ZIP codes, including the Adkins, Falls City and Floresville areas. About 55,415 people live in Wilson 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.
The small claims list is heard in person, at the courthouse itself.
Evidence is copied for the judge and for the opposing side; electronic submission ahead of time is accepted at some courts.
Residents of Wilson County, Texas, who wish to file a small claims case do so through the Justice Court of Texas system, which hears claims up to $20,000. The Wilson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 is located at 121 Dilworth Plaza in Poth, 78147, and can be reached at (830) 484-2356. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, and additional information is posted at http://www.co.wilson.tx.us/page/wilson.JusticeofthePeacePrecinct2. The county has a population of 55,415 and includes the communities of Floresville, La Vernia, Stockdale, Falls City, Adkins, Pandora, Sutherland Springs, and Poth, along with ZIP codes such as 78101, 78114, 78121, and 78161. Wilson County lies near Karnes County, Atascosa County, and Bexar County. The justice court handles the filing, scheduling, and hearing of small claims matters brought within its jurisdiction.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 8 communities:
Adkins, Falls City, Floresville, La Vernia, Pandora, Poth, Stockdale, Sutherland Springs.
ZIP codes:
With about 55,415 residents, Wilson County ranks 66th by population among the 254 counties of Texas. Wilson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 sits about 22 miles from the Atascosa County courthouse in Lytle and 23 miles from the Bexar County courthouse in San Antonio.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Small claims is the court's track for everyday money disputes: simplified rules, and limits on how much you can sue for.
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 permits lawyers at the hearing without requiring them. Everything is built around people presenting their own case.
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.
Wilson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 is the courthouse listed for Wilson County. They are the same across all 8 Wilson County ZIP codes, from 78101 onward.
Where money is owed and the sum is no more than $20,000, this is the right court. The following disputes are the common ones.
Wilson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 is the Wilson County courthouse listed below. Wilson County has about 55,415 residents.
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.
Wilson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Wilson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 lists (830) 484-2356 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.
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.
A Wilson County address carries one of its 8 ZIP codes, 78101, 78113 and 78114 among them. Addresses in Wilson County include places such as Adkins, Falls City and Floresville.
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.
| Type of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
The same periods apply in Wilson County as in nearby Karnes County and Atascosa County, which are in the same state. Wilson County, population about 55,415, 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.
It is the same rate across all 8 Wilson County ZIP codes. Wilson County is under the same state rate as nearby Karnes County and Atascosa County.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File with the Wilson 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).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Turn up on the day, in person or remotely where offered, present what happened, and take the decision.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
Wilson County takes in filings from 8 ZIP codes, 78101 first in the list. Adkins, Falls City and Floresville are among the places in Wilson County that filings come from.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Wilson County has about 55,415 residents. Wilson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 sits at the 78147 address shown above.
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.
Where state law allows it, a portion of the debtor's earnings can be redirected to pay what the court ordered.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
The court can additionally require the debtor to appear and answer under oath about what they earn and own. An unsatisfied judgment usually carries statutory interest until it is paid.
The judgment in a Wilson County case comes from Wilson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 in Poth. Karnes County and Atascosa County are the counties nearest to Wilson 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 Wilson County case for you.
