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The probate court probates the wills of deceased persons, declares the heirs of deceased persons who die without a will, establishes guardianships for incapacitated persons and minors, supervises court-ordered involuntary mental health commitments, and administers all eminent domain cases initiated in Travis County.

The probate court also has jurisdiction to hear lawsuits related to an estate of a decedent or ward as well as actions by or against a personal representative of a decedent’s or ward’s estate. These ancillary cases cover a wide range of topics, from products liability to fiduciary litigation to medical malpractice to family law.

Herman HON Guy Resized
Probate Court No. 1

The Honorable Guy Herman

Judge Chu Landing Page
Probate Court No. 2

The Honorable Nicholas Chu

Probate Court Local Rules

Probate Court Procedures & Documents

County Clerk, Probate Division Information

For questions, please contact the Probate Division of County Clerk's office (512) 854-5958

Online Record & E-Filing Resources

Probate Court

travis county probate courthouse

Probate Court No.1
200 W. 8th St.
Second Floor
Austin, TX 78701
Phone
(512) 854-9258

Probate Court No.2
200 W. 8th St.
Fourth Floor
Austin, TX 78701
Phone
(512) 854-5512

Mailing address
P.O. Box 1748
Austin, TX 78767

Hours
M-F, 8:00-12:00
& 1:00-5:00

Court staff

Directions to the Travis County Courthouse

 

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 12.7 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $34.51.