| Court Name |
Howard County Courthouse |
Court Address
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300 Main St, Room 104 Big Spring, Texas 79720
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-432-264-2213 Fax +1-432-264-2215 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.howard.tx.us/page/howard.county.clerk |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Howard County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Central Time (Marriage licenses are sold only between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM) |
| Summary of Services |
In Howard 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 Howard County runs through a Texas statutory Probate Court, a County Court at Law, or a Constitutional County Court depending on the county. Probate matters for Howard County are handled by Howard County Courthouse in Big Spring. Case information for Howard County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Howard County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |