Pecos County, Texas: Where to File a Security Deposit Claim and What It Costs

Listed court is Pecos County Justice Court - Precinct 1 Place 1 in Fort Stockton. Check venue on the court's official page or with the clerk. Filing fee: set by the court; see its fee table. Claims up to $20,000. Texas return time: 30 days. ACS two-bedroom rent: $894. Enter your dates below and send the dated letter first.

Court listed	Pecos County Justice Court - Precinct 1 Place 1
City	Fort Stockton
Statewide filing fee	Current court fee schedule
Small claims limit	$20,000 (statewide)
State deposit return deadline	30 days after the date the tenant surrenders the premises (possession).
Time limit to sue	4 years
Deposit statute	Tex. Prop. Code §§92.101-92.109 (Subchapter C)

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.

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Details of the return rules

Texas statutory deadlines
When it applies	Deadline	Starts from
Deposit return	30 days	the date the tenant surrenders the premises (possession)

Texas return rule: 30 days. Check the dates you entered above.

Court listed for this county: Pecos County Justice Court - Precinct 1 Place 1. Check venue on the official court page or with the clerk.

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Who do you name in the claim?

Find and compare the legal names

Find and compare the legal names in these records:

The lease: the Landlord or Owner line and who signed.
The deposit receipt or the account your rent went to.
The owner of record in the property records of Pecos County.
The Texas business registry for an LLC or management company: its exact legal name and registered agent. Texas Secretary of State

A registered agent receives court papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

This page shows where the names are recorded; it does not decide who is legally liable.

What to bring to the clerk

Your lease.
Deposit receipt or payment record.
The demand letter and proof of delivery.
Move-out photos and an inventory or condition report.

Check the Texas filing procedure before you go.

Court forms

Service methods: constable or sheriff; private process server.

Procedure source (medium confidence): A party may appeal a judgment by filing a bond, making a cash deposit, or filing a sworn Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs with the justice court within 21 days after the judgment is signed

Is it worth filing here?

Illustration: a deposit equal to one month's ACS median gross rent (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) for a home in Pecos County. This is calculated from rent, not measured deposits. The statutory amount requires the rule's conditions.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms	Deposit owed	Statutory amount	Total illustration	Limit check
1	$675	$2,125	$2,800	Fits under the $20,000 limit for this illustrated claim
2	$894	$2,782	$3,676	Fits under the $20,000 limit for this illustrated claim
3	$1,094	$3,382	$4,476	Fits under the $20,000 limit for this illustrated claim

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, tables B25064, B25031, B25003, B25070; accessed 2026-09-21. Penalty rule.

How does Pecos County compare with other Texas counties?

The two-bedroom median gross rent is $894: rank 133 of 233 counties with this metric in U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. 27.3% of households rent in Pecos County.

Pecos County two-bedroom rent $894, rank 133 of 233 counties

Nearby counties in the two-bedroom rent ranking
County	Median gross rent
Ochiltree County	$906
McCulloch County	$904
Pecos County	$894
Wilbarger County	$892
Cherokee County	$888
Jim Wells County	$888

Ranking uses the same ACS metric and period within this state; ties share a rank. Coverage is 233 of 254 listed counties. Census source.

Places in Pecos County

Fort Stockton
Iraan

These are Census places in the county. Check the rental's address with the clerk to find the court.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census place-to-county relationship file

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FAQ

How much does it cost to file in Pecos County?

The court sets the fee. Check the current schedule. Court page

Where do I file a deposit claim in Pecos County?

Pecos County Justice Court - Precinct 1 Place 1 is listed. 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. Court page

Who should I name in the claim?

Compare the legal names on the lease, deposit receipt, property records and business registry. A registered agent receives papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

What should I bring to the clerk?

Bring your lease, deposit receipt, demand letter, proof of delivery, photos and any move-out inventory.