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1. Where are you located?

The Hidalgo County District Clerk’s Office is located at:
Hidalgo County Courthouse
100 North Closner, First Floor
Edinburg, Texas 78539

2. What do I have to do if my address changes during the court process?

If your address changes during the course of a civil action, you or your attorney must provide our office (the clerk of the court) with written notice of your new address. Please visit the "Forms" section on this website to access a copy of the "Notice of Current Address" template that you can use to notify the clerk: https://www.hidalgocounty.us/983/Forms

3. Where do I mail my child support payments?

Texas State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 659791
San Antonio, Texas 78265

4. How do I address discriminatory provisions in real property records?

The Texas Legislature recently amended the Property Code to provide a streamlined procedure for addressing discriminatory provisions in real property records. Although state law already declared restrictions and provisions in real property records that prohibit the use, sale or transfer of real property to a person based on race, color, religion, or national origin to be void and unenforceable, Senate Bill 30, which took effect on September 1, 2021, establishes a  process for a property owner, or another person that the owner authorizes, to request a judicial  review of specific property records to  determine whether they contain prohibited discriminatory provisions.

 

The bill sets out the contents of the documents required to be submitted to the court as well as a suggested format for the court’s findings and order. Under certain circumstances, the court may issue its determination without conducting a hearing. No filing fees may be charged under the statute.

 

To view the language of the bill and the format for filing with the court as well as the format for the court’s findings and order, use the link: 87(R) SB 30 - Enrolled version (texas.gov)

 

5. To whom do I make my check payable?

Texas State Disbursement Unit

6. What method of payment does the State Disbursement Unit accept?

The State Disbursement Unit accepts money orders, personal checks, cashier checks, and electronic transfers.

7. How do I file for child support?

Our Child Support Division does not have the paperwork to establish child support. When an individual wants to establish child support, they can hire an attorney, ask the Attorney General for representation, or go to any law library to obtain information on how to prepare a petition for child support.

8. How do I file for a divorce and how can I obtain the documents through your office?

Unfortunately, our office cannot assist you with the prperation of your documents. You are responsible for preparing the documents you wish to file. Once your documents have been completed, you may file them in person or by mail. Our mailing address is PO Box 87, Edinburg, Texas 78540. Our physical location is 100 N. Closner, Edinburg, Texas. A divorce handbook can be downloaded from the Texas Young Lawyers Association Web Site at:

www.tyla.org

9. How much does it cost to file a family case (cause)?

Filing fees vary depending on the type of action. Please refer to the fee schedule. The total fee is the sum of the applicable filing fee, the process/issuance fee (if applicable), and the service fee (if applicable):

fee schedule

10. Is there a number I can call to get case information?

You can call (956) 318-2200 to request case information. Please have your case number ready. If you do not have a case number we may conduct a search which will require specific data such as names, type of case, filing dates, dates of birth, etc. A $5 fee will be assessed if a search is requested. A civil case summary/information can be accessed through our Civil Case Public Access Link. This is a free online service that will allow you to conduct a search utilizing a case number, party and/or attorney information: Civil Case Public Access Link

11. How can I obtain a copy of my case?

You may obtain a copy of any portion of your case in person, by mail, or by email. If you request your copies in person you will receive your copies the same day unless the record is in storage, at which point we would require at least 24 hours to request the record. If you are requesting your copies via mail or email, please refer to our Copy Request Form on our "Purchase Copies" link for further instructions: Purchase Copies

12. How can I obtain a restraining/protective order?

Unfortunately, our office cannot assist you with the preperation of your documents. You are responsible for preparing the doucments you wish to file. Once you have your doucments, you may file them in person or by mail. Our mailing address PO Box 87, Edinburg, Texas 78539. Our physical location is 100 N. Closner, Edinburg, Texas. A protective order packet downloaded from the Office of the Attorney General Web Site: Protective Order Kit

13. Am I required to hire an attorney or can I represent myself in a case?

You may choose to represent yourself in a case. However, you will be expected to know and follow the law and court rules just as any attorney. Please refer to our Self-Represented/Pro Se Litigant Section for more information: Pro Se Litigants

14. When will my case go to trial?

Cases are scheduled for trial depending on the nature of the case. Nonetheless, you and your attorney will always receive notice by mail regarding a scheduled trial date. You can also check the status of your case/hearing by visiting the online Civil Case Public Access Link