Use This County Probate Reference Before You File
This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, clerk contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Bowie County.
Local Fee Schedule
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Court Rules and Orders
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Clerk and Filing Logistics
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Bowie County Probate Court Guide
Bowie County probate court information · Updated January 2026
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Probate Filing Fees
Specific fee amounts are not available for this county. Fee schedule updated effective January 1, 2022 pursuant to SB41. Contact County Clerk at (903) 628-6740 for current probate filing fees. Cash, checks, and cards accepted (cards until 4:00 PM).
Document Fees
Fee schedule updated effective January 1, 2022 pursuant to SB41. Contact County Clerk at (903) 628-6740 for current probate filing fees. Cash, checks, and cards accepted (cards until 4:00 PM).
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Source ↗Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- 0 days
- Creditor Claims
- 4 months
- Known Creditor Notice
- 60 days
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- first publication of notice to creditors
- Statute
- Texas Estates Code Chapter 308
Publication Requirements
Notice to Creditors
- Duration
- Once
Notice of Petition/Administration
- Beneficiaries
- Known creditors
- Surviving spouse
Related Proceedings
Property Recording
Source ↗Guardianship
Texas guardianship is governed by the Texas Estates Code and requires court approval.
guardian of person
Guardian responsible for the physical well-being and care of the ward
guardian of estate
Guardian responsible for managing the ward's property and finances
Guardian Training
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- Bowie County does NOT have a Statutory Probate Court
- Constitutional County Court (County Judge Bobby Howell) has exclusive jurisdiction over probate matters
- County Court at Law (Judge Craig L. Henry) handles civil and criminal cases but NOT probate
- E-filing mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2014
- Self-represented parties may file in person or by mail
- Office closed 12:00-1:00 PM daily for lunch
- Marriage licenses and vital records issued until 4:00 PM
Sources (6)
- https://www.co.bowie.tx.us/page/bowie.county.clerk
- https://www.co.bowie.tx.us/page/bowie.County.Judge
- https://www.co.bowie.tx.us/page/bowie.County.Court
- https://portal-txbowie.tylertech.cloud/PublicAccess/default.aspx
- https://ballotpedia.org/Bobby_L._Howell_(Bowie_County_Court,_Texas,_candidate_2022)
- https://efiletexas.gov/
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Information current as of January 11, 2026
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