Justice of the Peace

Four Justice of the Peace courts serve Caldwell County — one per commissioner precinct. Handles traffic citations, small claims, evictions, and civil matters up to $20,000.

Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C misdemeanor citations, small claims (up to $20,000), debt claims, evictions, repair and remedy cases, and occupational driver's license petitions. Each precinct has its own judge and staff. All pleas must be submitted in writing — phone calls do not constitute a court appearance.

JP Courtesy Letter & Schedule of Fines (2025) (PDF, 194 KB) Pay Ticket Online

Address110 Brazos, Lockhart, TX 78644

Phone(512) 398-1810

Fax(512) 398-2785

Emailjp1@co.caldwell.tx.us

HoursMon–Fri, 8:00–Noon & 1:00–5:00

Debt Claim (PDF, 392 KB) Eviction (PDF, 2.6 MB) Small Claims (PDF, 390 KB) Occupational License (PDF, 427 KB)

Address505 Fannin Street, Luling, TX 78648

Phone(830) 875-5260

Fax(830) 875-6449

Emailjp2@co.caldwell.tx.us

HoursMon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 8:30–Noon, 1–4:30
Wed: 8:30–Noon only

Eviction (PDF, 2.6 MB) Small Claims (PDF, 390 KB) Debt Claim (PDF, 165 KB)

Address9675 Hwy 142, PO Box 145
Maxwell, TX 78656

Phone(512) 357-6729

Fax(512) 357-6833

Emailjp3@co.caldwell.tx.us

HoursMon–Fri, 8:30–Noon & 1:00–5:00

Eviction (PDF, 273 KB) Small Claims (PDF, 360 KB) Debt Claim (PDF, 362 KB)

Address2990 FM 1185, Lockhart, TX 78644

Phone(512) 398-1841

Fax(512) 398-1837

Emailjp4clerk@co.caldwell.tx.us

HoursMon–Fri, 8:30–Noon & 1:00–5:00

Eviction (PDF, 1.7 MB) Small Claims (PDF, 201 KB) Debt Claim (PDF, 362 KB) Occupational License (PDF, 3.4 MB)

Pay citations online — Visa, MC, Discover, Amex accepted.

DPS/OMNI holds: texasfailuretoappear.com

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• JP Courtesy Letter & Fines Schedule (PDF, 194 KB)
• Commercial Vehicle Fines Schedule (PDF, 131 KB)

Justices of the Peace in Precincts 1, 3 and 4 perform wedding ceremonies — see Weddings & marriage licenses.