NOTICE OF NEW SHERIFF AND CONSTABLE FEES PURSUANT TO SEC. 118.131 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. SEE DETAILS
Indigence (Inability to Pay due to Financial Hardship)
If you are indigent (suffering from financial hardship as defined by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure), you may want to file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond as described in those rules and file it with your petition or application. These forms are also available at the Civil counter in Suite 4.3 of the Civil Family Courts Facility located at 1700 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX. If you are represented by an attorney and are considered indigent under Texas Rules, your attorney may present a statement that the representation is pro bono (in other words, free).
It is the policy of the County Clerk to assure that access to the courts is available to everyone, regardless of the ability to pay. However, if a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond appears to be incomplete, self-contradictory, or otherwise not supportive of a claim of indigence, the matter is referred to the County Attorney’s office.
Refunds and Waivers
Please be aware that most fees cannot be refunded. Filing fees pay for the services provided by the Travis County Clerk’s Office and are required by law. Even if you have filed your case in the wrong venue or jurisdiction or if you have not prevailed in your case before the court, the services you requested of the Clerk were provided at the time the case was filed. Fees paid for services that have not yet been provided — for instance, the service of a citation or certified copies of an order — may sometimes be refunded. If no attempt has been made to serve a citation, the fees you paid may be refunded by that constable’s office. If you have not been granted an occupational license, the fees you paid in advance for certified copies may be refunded.
Service of Citation
Copies of documents for service of citation may be provided by the requesting party. Service requests may be via E-filing, mail, or in person at the Travis County Clerk's Office, Civil Division. If copies are not provided by the requester, the copies will have a cost of $1.00 per page.
General Fees |
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Copies made by Clerk (in office or sent electronically)
$1.00 Per Page |
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Certified Copies (note: Copies to be certified by the clerk must be made by the Clerk’s Office)
$5.00 (Plus Cost of Copy) |
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Self-Serve Copies from Photocopiers
$0.20 |
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Self-Serve Copies from Microfilm Reader/Printers
$0.25 |
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Self-Serve Prints from Computers
$0.25 |
Filing and Issuance Fees |
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New Lawsuit
$350.00 |
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Garnishment (in same Court)
$350.00 |
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Foreign Judgment
$350.00 |
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Protective Order Petition (Family Code)
No Charge |
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Severance of Suit
$350.00 |
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Occupational Driver's License (does not include costs of copies)
$350.00 |
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Cross-Action, Counterclaim, Interpleader, Third-Party Action, Motion for New Trial, or Contempt Actions
$80.00 |
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Issuance of Abstract of Judgment
$8.00 |
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Issuance of Writ of Execution, Writ of Sequestration, or Writ of Possession
$8.00 |
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Issuance of Show Cause Writ
$8.00 |
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Issuance of General Notice
$8.00 |
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Issuance of Writ of Attachment (Attorney provides Writ) plus certified copies
$8.00 |
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Issuance of Citation, Writ of Garnishment, or other issuing document [LGC 188.059]
$8.00 |
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Issuance of Subpoena
$8.00 |
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Scire Facias...(plus certified copies of final judgment)
$8.00 |
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10 Year Affidavit
$8.00 |
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Bill of Cost (must request in writing)
$8.00 |
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SR 42 (plus certified copies)
$5.00 |
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Venditioni Exponas (extension of an execution about to expire – no service charge)
$8.00 |
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Exemplification Fee (in addition to certifications and copy fees)
$2.00 |
Fees for Service by Constable (may be included in same payment to Travis County Clerk) |
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Service of Citation or General Notice (in county or by certified mail)
$85.00 |
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Service of Subpoena
$85.00 |
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Service of Show Cause
$85.00 |
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Service of Garnishment or Temporary Restraining Order
$125.00 |
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Service of Writ of Execution (does not include commission)
$240.00 |
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Service of Writ of Possession
(if move out exceeds 2 hours, additional fee of $55 per hour)
$175.00 |
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Service of Writ of Sequestration or Writ of Attachment
$175.00 |
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Service of Protective Order (charged to respondent)
$155.00 |
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Order of Sale (does not include commission)
$240.00 |
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To be attached to citation:
Secretary of State Fee (check payable to "Secretary of State")
$55.00 |
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To be attached to citation:
Commissioner of Insurance Fee (check payable to “Commissioner of Insurance”)
$50.00 |
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To be attached to subpoena as witness fee
$10.00 |
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Temporary Injunction
$120.00 |
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Turnover Order
$120.00 |
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Other Writs
$125.00 |
Fee and Appointments Report
Civil Fee Schedule
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or Appeal Bond
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or Appeal Bond: Spanish Translation
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