File Small Claims Online in Texas - Step by Step Process
The Process
1. File Petition directly to court in minutes (Realtime)
This step will get you started. Before you start, make sure you meet Small Claims Requirements
You will not be able to
proceed with the
following steps until the petition is accepted
2. Service of Process
Serve the defendant with a legal notice, informing them they have been sued and must respond, typically within 14 days.
Option 1 - Court Service
Option 2 - Personal Service
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3. Court Sets the Hearing Date
Once the defendant is served and responds (or not), the court sets a hearing date and notifies both parties.4. Court Hearing
5. Writ
Writ of Execution
Use this process to ask the court to order the defendant's property to be seized and sold to satisfy the judgment
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Writ of Garnishment
Use this process to ask the court to order a third party (like a bank) to hand over assets they hold for the defendant to satisfy the judgment.
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