Process service and court filing in Houston County, Texas
6 Houston County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes (attorney-filed civil cases, statewide Texas mandate)
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas
- New civil complaint fee
- $350.00 (new civil suit, District Court; statewide consolidated fee)
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Houston County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Houston County for law firms across the country. We cover all 6 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Houston County?
1Court lists e-filing in Houston County as: Yes (attorney-filed civil cases, statewide Texas mandate). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Houston County courthouses hear civil cases?
3rd District Court, 349th District Court, Houston County Court (Constitutional County Court), Houston County Court at Law, Houston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Houston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Houston County?
$350.00 (new civil suit, District Court; statewide consolidated fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Houston 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 Houston County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.