Probate and Civil Courts

 

The County Clerk’s office keeps records for the Garza County Civil and Probate courts.

The court hears cases on debt, injury, damages, domestic violence, condemnation, bond forfeitures and more.  The Clerk issues citations, writs of execution, abstracts of judgment, letters of guardianship, letters testamentary, protective orders, notices, and other documents as required by law or requested by customers.

 

We would appreciate a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) if you require a copy of your filing returned to you.

 

Probate Court Costs

Probate of Will, Guardianship & Muniment of Title  w/ Letters Testamentary, Guardianship, Administration

$  269.00 $  271.00

 

 

Additional Probate Fees (if applicable)
Administering Oath		$     1.00
Adverse Action		$   40.00
Annual or Final Account of Estate		$   25.00
Application for Sale of Real or Personal Property		$   25.00
Approving and Recording Bond		$     3.00
Claims Against Estate		$     2.00
Clerk's Certification		$     5.00
-plus each page or part of a page		$     1.00
Copies/page		$     1.00
Court-initiated Guardianship Actions		$   20.00
Guardian Criminal History Check		$   10.00
Inventory & Appraisement 90 days after Original Filing		$   25.00
Issuance of Citations, Subpoenas, Etc.		$     8.00
Judge (Hearing probate & signing order)		$     2.00
Jury Fee		$   22.00
Letters of Testamentary, Guardianship, Administration		$     2.00
Returned Check Fee		$   30.00
Safekeeping of Wills		$     5.00
Searching files/records/case no.		$     5.00
Service of Process		$   50.00

 

 

Civil Court Costs

Original Petition	$   227.00
Occupational Drivers License	$   175.00
Transfer from another County	$   227.00
Garnishment after Judgment	$   227.00
Temporary Restraining/Injunction	$   227.00
Condemnation	$  227.00

 

 

Additional Civil Fees (if applicable)
Citations, Subpoenas, Precepts, Etc. per copy		$8.00
Sheriff's Service Fee		$50.00
Jury Fee		$22.00
Filing Motions, Cross Actions		$15.00
Petition for Non-Disclosure		$28.00

 

 

If you have any questions call 806-495-4430 or email terri.laurence@co.garza.tx.us