| Court Name |
Runnels County Courthouse |
Court Address
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613 Hutchings Ave, Room 106 Ballinger, Texas 76821
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-325-365-2633 Fax +1-325-365-3408 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.runnelscounty.org/page/runnels.County.Clerk |
| Local Rules |
Available at the official court website. |
| Court Forms |
Available at the official court website. |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Runnels 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 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, closed from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for lunch. |
| Summary of Services |
Texas law calls for a representative in Runnels County to be bonded in most cases, though a will or independent administration can waive it. The amount reflects the personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Texas uses statutory Probate Courts in its largest counties and county courts elsewhere. The court serving Runnels County hears probate matters. Runnels County Courthouse, located in Ballinger, handles probate administration for Runnels County. Case information for Runnels County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Runnels 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. |