Process service and court filing in Tom Green County, Texas
11 Tom Green County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys (Texas statewide rule)
- E-filing system
- eFileTexas (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $187 statutory core: $50 district clerk filing fee (Tex. Gov't Code 51.317(b)(1)) + $137 state consolidated civil fee (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 133.151, per S.B. 41 eff. 2022-01-01). Full total is set by the Tom Green County District Clerk fee document (eff. 2026-01-01) with locally-adopted add-on fees (typically ~$300-$400).
- Small claims fee
- Small claims are filed in the Justice of the Peace / County courts, not the District Clerk.
- Family law petition fee
- Divorce/family petition is a civil case under the same structure: $137 state consolidated civil fee (Loc. Gov't Code 133.151) + $50 clerk fee (Gov't Code 51.317); plus local add-ons per the county fee document (eff. 2026-01-01).
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Tom Green County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Tom Green County for law firms across the country. We cover all 11 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Tom Green County?
1Court lists e-filing in Tom Green County as: Yes for attorneys (Texas statewide rule). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Tom Green County courthouses hear civil cases?
51st District Court, 119th District Court, 340th District Court, 391st District Court, Tom Green County Court (Constitutional County Court), Tom Green County Court at Law, Tom Green County Court at Law No. 2, Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1, Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1, Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1, Tom Green County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Tom Green County?
$187 statutory core: $50 district clerk filing fee (Tex. Gov't Code 51.317(b)(1)) + $137 state consolidated civil fee (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 133.151, per S.B. 41 eff. 2022-01-01). Full total is set by the Tom Green County District Clerk fee document (eff. 2026-01-01) with locally-adopted add-on fees (typically ~$300-$400)., per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Tom Green 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 Tom Green County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.