Hunt County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Hunt County, Texas.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$187
E-filing
Yes for attorneys in…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$137

At $187, the civil filing fee in Hunt County is lower than most nearby counties (median $350 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Hunt County District Clerk

Susan Spradling

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service
E-FilingYes for attorneys in…

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Civil Complaint
$187
$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). Total is higher and set by the Hunt County District Court cost/fee schedule (eff. 2026-03-01) with locally-adopted courthouse-security, records-archive and law-library fees (typically ~$300-$400).
Small Claims
Small claims are filed in the Justice of the Peace courts, not the District Clerk.
Divorce / Family
$137
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. Total varies per the county fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Hunt County, Texas is $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). Total is higher and set by the Hunt County District Court cost/fee schedule (eff. 2026-03-01) with locally-adopted courthouse-security, records-archive and law-library fees (typically ~$300-$400).

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Hunt County?

    Small claims are filed in the Justice of the Peace courts, not the District Clerk.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Hunt County?

    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. Total varies per the county fee schedule.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileTexas.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Hunt County?

    Filings go to the Hunt County District Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (903) 408-4172.

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