Process service and court filing in Cameron County, Texas

Courts we file and serve in

3 Cameron County courthouses

E-filing required
Mandatory for attorneys (civil, family, probate, criminal; self-represented permissive)
E-filing system
eFileTexas (Texas OCA statewide)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$350 (consolidated base for new civil suit; service extra); eff 1/1/2024
Family law petition fee
$350 (new family/divorce petition, base)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Cameron County Courthouse974 E Harrison St, Brownsville, TX 78520(956) 544-0838Civil, Criminal, Family, ProbateE-filing
Judicial Complex954 E Harrison St, Brownsville, TX 78520(956) 544-0838Civil, Criminal, FamilyE-filing
Darrel B. Hester Juvenile Justice Center1150 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78521(956) 544-0838Juvenile, DelinquencyE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 15, 2026. Cameron County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Cameron County?

1Court lists e-filing in Cameron County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil, family, probate, criminal; self-represented permissive). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Cameron County courthouses hear civil cases?

Cameron County Courthouse, Judicial Complex. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Cameron County?

$350 (consolidated base for new civil suit; service extra); eff 1/1/2024, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Cameron County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Cameron County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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