Taylor County Courts at Law
Taylor County
Overview
Guide Overview
County Courts at Law hear civil cases where the amount in controversy is $500-$25,000, eminent domain cases, protective orders under Texas Family Code chapter 71, class A or B misdemeanor criminal offenses, and appeals of:
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Final rulings and decisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission,
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Taylor County Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts, and
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State Office of Administrative Hearings concerning Administrative License Revocations.
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Research Tips
Read our articles on Zoom and how to use it to prepare for your hearing. You should also read the following documents uploaded by the County Clerk:
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Taylor County Local Rules of Court
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Taylor County Court at Law No. 2 Courtroom Rules
Common questions about Taylor County
The Taylor County Courts are in the Taylor County Courthouse at:
300 Oak St., Abilene, TX 79602.
Phone: (325) 674-1316
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can use the Taylor County Court Record Inquiry search available on the District Clerk’s webpage. You can also visit the Civil and Family Records Desk.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
You can also read more about E-Filing on the District Clerk's webpage.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable Judge Robert Harper
300 Oak Street
Suite 500
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: (325) 674-1323
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
This information is current as of February 22, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No | N/A | Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 1’s webpage for the most up-to-date information.
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the County Clerk’s Office with any questions at (325) 674-1202 or by emailing county.clerk@taylorcounty.texas.gov.
Read EFiling in Civil for more information on filing.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Yes. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Court staff will contact you after the hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court at (325) 674-1323.
Honorable Judge Harriett L. Haag
300 Oak Street
Suite 501
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: (325) 674-1208
Hours: Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
This information is current as of February 22, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No | N/A | Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit County Court at Law No. 2’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. You can also read the County Court at Law No. 2’s Courtroom Rules as well as the Local Rules of Court to learn more
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the Court Clerk’s Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the County Clerk’s Office with any questions at (325) 674-1202 or by emailing county.clerk@taylorcounty.texas.gov.
Also, read County Court at Law No. 2’s Courtroom Rules for more details.
Contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing in this court.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings.
Court staff will contact you after the hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
Contact the court for more information regarding virtual jury trials.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns. The court will decide whether to allow virtual testimony upon request.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court Administrator at (325) 674-1208.
Articles
Articles in this guide
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Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics
This article explains the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Justice 101: The Client's Guide to Texas Civil Litigation
This article contains a link to a video that provides some background on the civil litigation system in Texas. -
Virtual Court
Some Texas courts will hold hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
Virtual Court and Child Support (IV-D)
Some IV-D Courts (child support court) are now holding hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
Civil Trial Preparation
If your case is contested, then you will need to spend a lot of time preparing for trial.