Glasscock County, Texas: Small Claims for a Security Deposit

Limits: $20,000 (statewide). Court: Glasscock County Justice Court - Countywide.

Filing facts

State small claims limits	$20,000 (statewide)
Statewide filing fee	Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. State court directory
E-filing	Not verified
Time limit to sue in Texas	4 years.
State deposit return deadline	30 days after the date the tenant surrenders the premises (possession).
Penalty formula	$100 + 3x the portion wrongfully withheld + reasonable attorney's fees when landlord acts in bad faith; bad faith is presumed if landlord fails to refund or itemize within 30 days (Tex. Prop. Code §92.109). Bad faith required: Yes.
Deposit statute	Tex. Prop. Code §§92.101-92.109 (Subchapter C)

Where to file

Glasscock County Justice Court - Countywide

Courthouse city: Garden City

Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk.

State court directory

Court page checked 2026-09-20

See how to file in Texas for the state filing procedure.

Rent and deposits in Glasscock County

Rent estimates for the other bedroom sizes were suppressed or not published by the Census Bureau.

State legal maximum deposit in Texas: No statutory limit on residential security deposits in Texas.

Total households in Glasscock County: 441.

Renter households: 148 (33.6% of all households).

Renters spending more than half their household income on rent: 94.6%. A delayed deposit refund can leave these households with less money for their next rent payment.

County rent and household source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, tables B25064, B25031, B25003, B25070. Accessed 2026-09-21.

Will my deposit claim fit the limit?

Median rent listed for Texas: $1,475 (2024 (Texas state, ACS 1-year); metro figures are 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates). No county name match was found, so this uses the state figure. County Census rent is unavailable for this comparison.

A deposit of one to two months at that rent would range from $1,475 to $2,950. This is an example, not a legal deposit cap.

The deposit range does not include penalties, interest, or other amounts you may claim.

Compared with $20,000 (statewide), the whole deposit range fits.

A claim above the applicable limit must either be reduced to that limit or go to a different court.

Rent source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey, via USAFacts

Free help in Glasscock County

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents, including eviction and landlord-tenant matters. Phone is the Dallas office; use the locations directory for regional intake. County list combines the 15 branch pages linked from that directory.
Phone: (214) 748-1234

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From letter to filing

Send a Texas security deposit demand letter stating the deposit amount supported by your records. Give the landlord your forwarding address in writing.
Before you file: review the deposit return deadlines above and allow the typical response window of 14 days after your letter.
Time limit to sue in Texas: 4 years.
Check the court's filing instructions. Keep your lease, payment records, photos, letter, and proof of delivery ready.

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I rented [rental property address] from [lease start date] to [move-out date]. I paid a security deposit of $[amount]. I returned the keys on [date] and gave you my forwarding address in writing on [date]. Under Texas law (Tex. Prop. Code §§92.101-92.109), a landlord must return the deposit or send a written, itemized list of deductions within 30 days after the date the tenant surrenders the premises (possession).

FAQ

How much does it cost to file in Glasscock County?

Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. State court directory

How long do I have to sue?

Time limit to sue in Texas: 4 years.

Where do I file?

Glasscock County Justice Court - Countywide. Courthouse city: Garden City. Check the court's instructions for the right filing location.