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Courts, hearings and trial

Can I have a jury in a debt case?

Short answer

Yes. You can request a jury in justice, county and district court by making a timely written demand and paying the jury fee, unless you file a statement that you can't afford it. Deadlines for the demand vary by court.

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Updated November 2026. General information about Texas law, not legal advice for your case. Laws and court rules change; we review these answers regularly.

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