SHERIFF AND CONSTABLE SERVICE FEES
JUSTICE COURT FEES AND COSTS
ADD SERVICE FEE WHEN APPLICABLE
| ORIGINAL CAUSE OF ACTION |
PER DEFENDANT |
| File a Petition - Small Claim Suit |
$54 |
| File a Petition - Debt Claim Suit |
$54 |
| File a Petition - Eviction Suit |
$54 |
| File a Petition - Occupational License |
$54 |
| File a Petition - Cross/Counter Claim Suit |
$54 |
| File a Petition - Garnishment |
$54 |
File an Application - Turnover Order & Motion to Appoint Receiver
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$54 |
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| DOCUMENTS |
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| Order of Occupational License |
$5 |
| Abstract of Judgment |
$5 |
| Turnover Order w/Receiver Appointment |
$5 |
| Writ of Attachment |
$5 |
| Writ of Execution |
$5 |
| Writ of Garnishment |
$5
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| SUBPOENA |
$10 |
| Writ of Possession |
$5
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| Writ of Re-Entry |
$59 |
| Writ of Restoration |
$59 |
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| COUNTY SHERIFF/CONSTABLE SERVICE FEES |
Sheriff and Constable Service Fees (PDF) |
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| CIVIL CASE JURY FEE |
$22 |
| Must be filed timely in accordance with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure |
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EXAMPLES
Occupational License (Filing Party):
Petition ($54) + Order ($5) = $59 Total
Eviction Cost for Plaintiff (Landlord/Owner/Agent):
Petition ($54) + Sheriff Service ($90) = $144
Increase total with cost of any applicable Order, Abstract or Writ, example:
Writ of Possession ($5) + Sheriff Service ($250) = $255
Total Costs ($144+$255)=$399
Small Claim Suit for Plaintiff (Filing Party):
Petition ($54) + Sheriff Service ($90) = $144 Total
Increase total with cost of any applicable Order, Abstract or Writ
Writ of Execution:
Document($5) + Service($250) = $255 Total