| Court Name |
Hockley County Courthouse |
Court Address
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802 Houston St, Suite 213 Levelland, Texas 79336
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-806-894-3185 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.hockley.tx.us/page/hockley.county.clerk |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Hockley County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Hockley County typically requires a bond in Texas unless waived. The amount is set to the estate personal property plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Depending on county size, Texas probate is handled by a statutory Probate Court or a county court, administering estates for Hockley County. Hockley County Courthouse, located in Levelland, handles probate administration for Hockley County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hockley County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Hockley County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |