| Court Name |
Bowie County Courthouse |
Court Address
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710 James Bowie Dr New Boston, Texas 75570
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-903-628-6700 Fax +1-903-628-6729 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.bowie.tx.us/page/bowie.county.clerk |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Fees for Bowie County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M (Closed during lunch 12-1) |
| Summary of Services |
In Bowie County, a representative usually posts a bond under Texas law unless the will waives it or independent administration with waiver applies. The amount is based on personal property value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Probate for Bowie County runs through a Texas statutory Probate Court, a County Court at Law, or a Constitutional County Court depending on the county. Bowie County Courthouse, located in New Boston, handles probate administration for Bowie County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Bowie County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Bowie County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |