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Updated May 2026 Texas

Texas Legal Costs (2026)

Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Texas — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Texas government websites.

$300
LLC Filing Fee
$300
Divorce Filing Fee
$20,000
Small Claims Limit
$10
Max Notary Fee
LegalCostCalculator Editorial Team Data sourced from official government websites  ·  Last reviewed:

LLC Formation Costs in Texas

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$300
Filing Fee
None
Annual Report
None
Publication
$300+
Est. Year-1 Total

Watch out: Texas has no annual report fee, but foreign qualification costs $750. The $300 formation fee is offset by zero ongoing costs for most small LLCs.

Pro tip: No state income tax, no annual report fee, massive economy — one of the best states for small businesses.

Small Claims Court in Texas

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$20,000
Max Claim
$54–$121
Filing Fee
4 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Justice Court
Court Name

Tip: Texas has a $20,000 limit — second highest in the US after Tennessee.

Divorce Filing Costs in Texas

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$300
Filing Fee
$20
Children Surcharge
$75
Sheriff Service
Required
Parenting Class

Texas filing fees vary by county. Larger counties like Harris (Houston) and Dallas may charge more than small rural counties.

Notary Fees in Texas

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$10
Acknowledgment
$10
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap

$10 first signature, $1 each additional (acknowledgments). $10 for jurats/oaths. RON: $25 + standard fee. Travel not capped.

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