Hood County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
Varies, see details
New civil suit · District Court
E-filing
Required
Through eFileTexas
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
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Civil lawsuitVaries, see details

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $197, the civil filing fee in Hood County is lower than most nearby counties (median $350 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Hood County District Clerk (355th District Court)
Tonna Trumble Hitt
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Hood County

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Hood County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Address
1200 W Pearl St, Granbury, 76048
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Hood County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Address
1200 W Pearl St, Granbury, 76048
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Hood County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Address
5417 Acton Hwy, Ste 104, Granbury, 76049
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Hood County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Address
100 E Pearl St, Granbury, 76048

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Hood County, Texas is New civil suit (355th District Court): state-mandated fees total $197.00 (clerk's basic $50, state consolidated civil $50, judicial support $42, statewide e-file $30, records mgmt $10, indigent legal svcs $10, judicial training $5), plus court reporter $15 and Hood County law-library/records/security fees, so the amount a plaintiff pays typically runs ~$300-$350. Basis: Texas OCA District Court Civil Filing Fees (txcourts.gov); District Clerk fee-schedule PDF not machine-verifiable. (Note: the separate Hood County Clerk / county court civil suit fee is $350.00.)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileTexas. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at hoodcounty.texas.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Hood County?

    Filings go to the Hood County District Clerk (355th District Court), located at 1200 W. Pearl St., Granbury, TX 76048. You can reach the clerk at (817) 579-3236.

Hood County Courts, TX: (817) 579-3236, Hours & $197 Filing Fee | 1Court