***Notice of Office Closure***

Please be advised that the office will be closed on the dates listed below for staff development.

• Wednesday, September 2, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We appreciate your understanding and support during this time.

Justice Court, Pct. 1

As rules and procedures change, Justice Court, Pct. 1 will display any vital information under our Important Notices Page.

Click here to read about the latest changes to the operations of the Justice Court, Pct.1.

Effective immediately, the Court will not consider all motions for continuances submitted with less than 24 hours (1 business day) notice from the commencement of your scheduled hearing/trial. All parties must adhere to the 2-day before the scheduled hearing/trial date rule. (Read Below)

• Motions for continuance should be filed by e-file no later than two days before your scheduled hearing/trial date and must be in writing served on the opposing party and may be granted or denied at the discretion of the Court.

Beginning March 1, 2023, to ensure Court begins promptly at the scheduled time, all parties must check in for the trial/hearing at least 20 minutes before their scheduled time as specified in the hearing/trial notice.

• Parties who appear on or after the court session starts will not be allowed access to the court session/room. 
• Failure to appear on time could result in a judgment against a party and/or dismissal of their claim.

If you encounter an emergency, contact the Court immediately at 817-884-1395 before your appointed time to appear.

Effective immediately, please be advised that all eviction hearings are now held in person.

• No requests for remote hearings will be approved.

For your convenience we now offer two ways to eFile:

Guide and File:  

• Allows filers to simply answer a series of questions to help prepare and file your court forms online.

EFile Texas:

• eFiling is a way for you to file and send your documents to the court online, electronically from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

For more information, visit our Inquire about E-File Section Below.

Accessibility Notice: Due to the complexity of the preceding documents, these documents are scanned images. If you require assistance in accessing the information, please contact Justice Court One at 817-884-1395.