Lawyers in Brownsville, TX
There are 2 attorneys and law firms in Brownsville, Texas. Compare ratings, hours, and contact details below, or filter by practice area to find the right lawyer near you.
Legal help in Texas
- Texas courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceState Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)
- Small claims limit: $20,000 (source)
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 2 years — Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a)
Exceptions and details
Small claims matters are heard in justice (JP) courts, whose civil jurisdiction is capped at $20,000 exclusive of interest (Tex. Gov't Code § 27.031(a)(1)). Section last amended effective September 1, 2020 (S.B. 2342, 86th Leg.). Justice courts cannot hear divorce, slander/defamation, land-title or land-lien suits (§ 27.031(b)). Eviction (forcible entry and detainer) cases are also heard in justice court.
Wrongful death is also 2 years, running from the date of death (§ 16.003(b)). Asbestos- and silica-related injuries have special accrual rules (§ 16.0031).
The State Bar LRIS handles referrals for counties without a local service. Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Jefferson, Travis and Tarrant counties are served by their own certified lawyer referral services, which the page directs users to.
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
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