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Dallas County Has Multiple Courts for Property Disputes

Dallas County has district courts and county courts that handle property, landlord-tenant, and real estate cases.

Dallas County Rules & Licenses

Dallas County has a full court system. District courts handle the bigger disputes, such as major property cases. County courts at law handle medium-sized matters. Justice of the Peace courts handle smaller cases, including landlord-tenant disputes and evictions.

If you are a landlord or a renter in Dallas County and have a dispute, JP Court 2-1 handles residential landlord-tenant cases. Knowing which court handles your type of case saves time. Find current court information, addresses, and hours at dallascounty.org/government/courts. If you are unsure which court you need, start at that page or call the county clerk's office.

Source to confirm: Dallas County – JP Court 2-1 Landlord/Tenant

More Dallas County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises Your Property in Dallas County

The Dallas Central Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives your tax bill.

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Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Taxes

Texas law requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of your home's value from school property taxes if you qualify.

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Age 65 / Disability Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

If you are 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability, you get an additional $60,000 off your home's school-taxable value.

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Veteran Exemption

Veterans with Disabilities Get a Property Tax Break

Texas gives disabled veterans a property tax exemption based on their VA disability rating.

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