General Appeal Information

Appeal means to call upon a higher court to review a lower court’s decision.

Justice Court Rules

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

Appeal Fees:

Make Payable to Justice Court One

Justice Court appeal fee: $64.00

• Cash (exact change), Cashier’s check, Money order, Business check
• Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs

Additional Fees to be Paid to County Court At Law Directly

• Filing Fee: $350.00  

Rent payment: (for nonpayment of rent appeal) refer to the copy of your judgment for the exact amount of one month's rent due or call 817-884-1395

• Cash (exact change) , Cashier’s check, Money Order

Bond fee: set by court –refer to the copy of your judgment for exact bond amount due or call 817-884-1395

• Cash (exact change), Cashier’s check, Money Order
• Surety –at least two sureties
• Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs

Accessibility Notice: Due to the complexity of the preceding documents, these documents are scanned images. If you require assistance in accessing the information, you may contact the Justice Court at 817-884-1395.