Small Claims Court Guides by Case Type
Each guide describes the Texas small claims court process for a specific type of dispute — what documentation courts typically request, the filing steps, relevant Texas law, and how Flash Justice can help you prepare your filing.
Choose Your Dispute Type
Misrepresentation, undisclosed defects, unauthorized charges, or warranty violations by a Texas car dealership.
Landlord did not return your deposit within 30 days or made improper deductions.
Incomplete work, defective workmanship, or a deposit paid to a contractor who never started.
A client or customer has not paid for services completed or goods delivered.
Someone damaged your vehicle, home, or personal property and has not paid for repairs.
An employer did not pay wages, overtime, or a final paycheck as required by Texas law.
A check you received was returned by the bank and the check writer has not made it good.
A minor injury where total damages are $20,000 or less — slip and fall, dog bite, minor accident.
About Texas Small Claims Court
Texas Justice Court (also called JP Court or small claims court) handles civil disputes up to $20,000. You file a petition at your local courthouse, pay a filing fee, and attend a hearing before a Justice of the Peace. No attorney is required. The guides on this page describe the process for specific dispute types.
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