Henderson County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$137 to $350
New civil suit · District Court
E-filing
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Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
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Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$137 to $350

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $350, the civil filing fee in Henderson County is about the same as nearby counties (median $350 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Henderson County District Clerk's Office
Jean Godwin
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Courthouses in Henderson County

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Henderson County Court (Constitutional County Court)

Address
125 N Prairieville, Rm 100, Athens, 75751
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Henderson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Address
100 E Tyler St, Rm 200B, Athens, 75751
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Henderson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Address
P O Box 1129, Mabank, 75147
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Henderson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Address
P O Box 835, Chandler, 75758
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Henderson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Address
P O Box 124, Murchison, 75770
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Henderson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5

Address
P O Box 885, Malakoff, 75148

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Henderson County?

    The civil filing fee in Henderson County, Texas is $350.00 (District Court, original civil petition; statewide required filing fees: $213 local consolidated + $137 state consolidated), eff. 2025-11-03.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Henderson County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileTexas.

  • Is there a free online case search for Henderson County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at portal-txhenderson.tylertech.cloud.

  • Where do I file court documents in Henderson County?

    Filings go to the Henderson County District Clerk's Office, located at 100 E. Tyler St, Rm 203, Athens, TX 75751. You can reach the clerk at (903) 675-6115.

Henderson County Courts, TX: (903) 675-6115, Hours & $350 Filing Fee | 1Court