Texas Small Claims - Petition

Filing Small Claims Petition is a step within . A Texas small claims petition is the form you file to start a small claims case, where you?re asking for money or a specific resolution to a problem. Here?s what it includes:

Basic Parts of a Texas Small Claims Petition:

Who?s Involved: Your name and contact information (the ?plaintiff,? the person filing the case) and the name and contact information of the person you?re suing (the ?defendant?).
Why You're Suing: A short description of the problem and why you believe the other person owes you money or caused you harm.
Amount You?re Claiming: Texas small claims courts handle cases asking for up to $20,000. You?ll need to write down the exact amount you?re seeking.
Facts of the Case: A brief summary of what happened, explaining the events or actions that led to your claim.
What You Want the Court to Do: A simple statement requesting the court to make the other person pay the amount you?re asking for, or to provide another type of relief if needed.

Simple Process

The small claims petition is meant to be easy to fill out. You provide just enough information to start the case, with more details or evidence shared later in the process or during a court hearing if it?s needed. This simple form helps make small claims cases accessible, even if you?re handling it without a lawyer.