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Texas County, OK Probate Information
Quick facts
| Topic | Texas County details |
|---|---|
| Court | District Court of Texas County |
| Filing office | Texas County Court Clerk |
| Courthouse address | 319 North Main Street, Suite 301, Guymon, OK 73942 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 1081, Guymon, OK 73942-1081 |
| Phone | (580) 338-3003 |
| Fax | (580) 338-3819 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, open during the noon hour with limited staff. One statewide court-records listing shows a 9:00 a.m. opening, so call before an early visit. |
| Filing fee | The probate and guardianship flat fee is $135.00 under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons, including the Dispute Resolution System cost under 12 O.S. § 1809(A). 28 O.S. § 152 was last amended effective November 1, 2025; that amendment did not change the $135.00 probate figure. Confirm the total collected with the Texas County Court Clerk. |
| Local forms | Texas County does not publish a local probate petition packet, local cover sheet, or local probate checklist. Oklahoma case openings use the civil cover sheet, but there is no county probate packet for Texas County. |
| E-filing | Texas County is not an Oklahoma e-filing county. File the first probate petition on paper at the counter or by mail. Oklahoma e-filing does not accept new probate case openings in any county. |
| Case search | Texas County district court dockets are on ODCR, On Demand Court Records, at www1.odcr.com. ODCR lists Texas County records beginning August 21, 2001. |
| Remote appearance | First Judicial District Rule 20(a) makes in-person appearance the norm. Telephone or video appearance is reserved for special circumstances with the presiding judge's permission, consistent with Oklahoma District Court Rule 34. |
| Website | texas.okcounties.org/offices/court-clerk |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Texas County, make a working list of the decedent's assets, debts, beneficiary designations, jointly owned property, transfer-on-death deed documents, and any original will. The right estate settlement path depends on what actually needs court authority, not just on whether a will exists.
Sunset's asset discovery searches more than 2,300 financial institutions and helps families organize accounts, real property, debts, and contact information before a petition is filed in Guymon. That preparation helps you speak more clearly with the Texas County Court Clerk, a local attorney, and the family members who must receive notice.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Probate for Texas County is filed with the Texas County Court Clerk at the courthouse in Guymon, in the District Court of Texas County. Texas County sits in Oklahoma's First Judicial District with Cimarron, Beaver and Harper counties, but those shared district lines do not move a Texas County case to another courthouse.
Oklahoma venue is tied first to the county where an Oklahoma resident decedent lived at death. For a nonresident decedent, venue follows the sequence in 58 O.S. § 5(2), beginning with the Oklahoma county where the decedent died leaving an estate, then an Oklahoma county where estate property is located. If Texas County is the proper venue, file at 319 North Main Street, Suite 301, Guymon.
The jurisdiction process
- Collect the death certificate, the original will if one exists, asset information, debt information, and names and addresses for heirs, devisees, and known creditors.
- Decide whether court authority is needed. Some property may pass outside probate through joint ownership, beneficiary designation, or a transfer-on-death deed. A small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393 is presented outside court when it fits. Summary administration and regular probate are filed in the District Court of Texas County.
- Prepare the petition, the Oklahoma civil cover sheet, the proposed order setting hearing, and any supporting papers required for the route selected. Texas County does not publish a local probate packet.
- File the first petition on paper with the Texas County Court Clerk at 319 North Main Street, Suite 301, Guymon, or mail it to P.O. Box 1081, Guymon, OK 73942-1081. Texas County is not an e-filing county, and Oklahoma e-filing does not open new probate cases.
- Pay the filing cost. The probate and guardianship flat fee is $135.00 under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons. 28 O.S. § 152 was last amended effective November 1, 2025; that amendment did not change the $135.00 probate figure. Call the Texas County Court Clerk at (580) 338-3003 for the total collected.
- Ask how the hearing will be set. First Judicial District Rule 25 assigns probate, guardianship, joint tenancy termination, life tenancy termination, and mental health matters to the Associate District Judge in each county. Rule 13 gives the District Judge's regular Texas County court day for defaults, motions, preliminary matters, and pretrial matters as the second and fourth Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.; ask the clerk how the Associate District Judge will set your probate hearing.
- Give the required notice. Oklahoma probate has noticed hearings, and the judge decides whether to admit a will, appoint a personal representative, and issue letters testamentary or letters of administration.
- Plan to appear in person unless the judge gives permission otherwise. First Judicial District Rule 20(a) says telephone or video appearance is allowed only in special circumstances at the presiding judge's discretion and in compliance with Oklahoma District Court Rule 34.
- After appointment, the personal representative gathers estate property, files the inventory and any required appraisement, publishes and mails notice to creditors, and handles claims. The notice states the presentment date, and a claim not presented by that date is barred forever under 58 O.S. § 333.
- When administration is ready to close, file the final account or required closing papers and the petition for distribution. After the final hearing, the court enters a decree of distribution and discharge. A decree affecting land is recorded with the county clerk in every county where the land is located under 58 O.S. § 711.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Texas County
Texas County does not publish a local probate petition packet, local probate cover sheet, or local probate checklist. The county fees page does not list probate-specific forms, and the First Judicial District local rules set procedure rather than fill-in forms.
For a Texas County filing, prepare the petition and supporting papers required by Oklahoma law, include the Oklahoma civil cover sheet for a new district court case, and call the Texas County Court Clerk before mailing papers if you need the current filing total or copies returned.
Fees
Texas County does not publish a county probate fee total. Use the statutory filing structure in the at-a-glance table, then confirm the amount collected with the Texas County Court Clerk before filing.
First Judicial District Rule 20(b) adds a local point for urgent filings by facsimile or other electronic means. That method is disfavored, requires prior permission, is allowed only at the Court Clerk's discretion, and may carry a reasonable extra fee set by the clerk.
Timeline
- The Texas County Court Clerk is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with limited staff during the noon hour. Because one statewide court-records listing shows a 9:00 a.m. opening, call before going early in the day.
- First Judicial District Rule 13 lists the District Judge's regular Texas County court day for defaults, motions, preliminary matters, and pretrial matters as the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
- First Judicial District Rule 25 assigns probate matters to the Associate District Judge in each county. Ask the Court Clerk how the Associate District Judge is setting the hearing in your case.
- If you want telephone or video appearance, ask well before the hearing. First Judicial District Rule 20(a) says counsel should not expect remote appearance and that permission is limited to special circumstances at the presiding judge's discretion, consistent with Oklahoma District Court Rule 34.
Local nuance
Texas County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for a Texas County filing |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Panhandle name collision | This page is for Texas County, Oklahoma, seat Guymon. Do not use Texas-state court names, filing offices, or statutes. |
| Shared First Judicial District | Texas County shares the First Judicial District with Cimarron, Beaver and Harper counties, but Texas County filings stay at the Guymon courthouse. |
| Probate assignment | First Judicial District Rule 25 assigns probate, guardianship, joint tenancy termination, life tenancy termination, and mental health matters to the Associate District Judge in each county. |
| Remote appearance practice | First Judicial District Rule 20(a) strongly favors in-person appearance and allows telephone or video appearance only in special circumstances at the presiding judge's discretion. |
| Regular District Judge docket day | Rule 13 lists the District Judge's regular Texas County court day for defaults, motions, preliminary matters, and pretrial matters as the second and fourth Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Ask how the Associate District Judge will set probate matters. |
Recent updates
| Update | What changed |
|---|---|
| First Judicial District local rules | Administrative Order AO-2026-1-A was signed February 4, 2026 and filed for Texas County February 9, 2026. The rules address court hours, the District Judge's regular Texas County court day, remote appearance practice, facsimile filing, courtroom recording devices, and the assignment of probate matters to the Associate District Judge. |
| Summary administration statute | Oklahoma's summary administration statute now uses a $300,000 figure in 58 O.S. § 245, effective August 12, 2026 under Laws 2026, HB 2650. |
| Combined notice statute | Changes to 58 O.S. § 246 take effect November 1, 2026 under Laws 2026, HB 4339. |
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Texas County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse w/ co-owned home | Start by checking the deed, any transfer-on-death deed, and beneficiary designations. If the home passes outside probate, the estate settlement may need no Texas County case for that asset. If court authority is needed, file in Guymon. | Sunset helps identify jointly held accounts, beneficiary assets, deeds to review, and the documents a local attorney will need. |
| Out-of-state adult child w/ small estate | If the estate fits the small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393, the affidavit is presented to the holder of the property rather than filed in court. If Texas County court authority is needed, file by mail or at the Guymon counter. A nonresident personal representative can serve but must appoint an in-county agent under 58 O.S. § 162. | Sunset helps locate accounts, organize creditor information, and prepare a clean asset list before deciding whether a court filing is needed. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale usually requires letters from the District Court of Texas County. If the property is sold through the probate case, a separate statutory charge applies under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(5). The final decree affecting land must be recorded with the county clerk where the land is located. | Sunset helps assemble property information, loan and tax details, family contacts, and the probate packet for attorney review. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Texas County Court Clerk | Accepts Texas County probate filings, collects filing costs, issues file-stamped copies, and maintains the court file. Staff do not provide legal advice or choose the probate route for you. | 319 North Main Street, Suite 301, Guymon, OK 73942. Mail to P.O. Box 1081, Guymon, OK 73942-1081. Phone (580) 338-3003. Fax (580) 338-3819. |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Guymon office | Free civil legal help for low-income Oklahomans, subject to eligibility and case-type priorities. The Guymon office serves Beaver, Cimarron and Texas counties. | 220 North Main Street, Guymon, OK 73942. Phone 580-338-3868. Fax 580-338-0838. Statewide application line 1-888-534-5243. |
| Oklahoma Indian Legal Services | Helps with restricted and trust land, wills clinics, and mineral-interest issues for eligible Native families. It is not a general probate provider. | (405) 943-6457 or 800-658-1497 in Oklahoma. |
| ODCR case search | Texas County district court dockets are searched through ODCR, with Texas County records listed from August 21, 2001. | www1.odcr.com |
When to hire an attorney
A Texas County probate attorney is especially useful when the estate includes a home to sell, mineral interests, creditor disputes, family disagreement, a nonresident personal representative, restricted or trust land questions, or uncertainty about which route fits. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches more than 2,300 financial institutions and helps build the inventory you need for a Texas County estate settlement.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the family and asset information into organized documents for the Texas County filing path, including the papers a local attorney can review before filing.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate needs court authority, a sale, or legal strategy, Sunset can connect the family with a vetted Oklahoma probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize the estate settlement, find assets, and understand next steps without paying Sunset a fee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate for Texas County, Oklahoma?
File with the Texas County Court Clerk at 319 North Main Street, Suite 301, Guymon, OK 73942, or mail the filing to P.O. Box 1081, Guymon, OK 73942-1081. Texas County is in Oklahoma's First Judicial District, but Texas County cases are filed in Guymon.
Is Texas County, Oklahoma the same as Texas probate?
No. Texas County is an Oklahoma county with its courthouse in Guymon. Probate is handled in the District Court of Texas County under Oklahoma law, not under Texas-state court rules.
Can I submit the first Texas County probate petition electronically?
No. Texas County is not one of Oklahoma's e-filing counties, and Oklahoma e-filing does not accept new probate case openings in any county. File the first petition on paper at the counter or by mail.
What does it cost to file probate in Texas County?
The probate and guardianship flat fee is $135.00 under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons, including the Dispute Resolution System cost under 12 O.S. § 1809(A). 28 O.S. § 152 was last amended effective November 1, 2025; that amendment did not change the $135.00 probate figure. Call the Texas County Court Clerk for the current total collected.
Does Texas County publish local probate forms?
No local probate petition packet, local probate cover sheet, or local probate checklist is published for Texas County. Oklahoma case openings use the civil cover sheet, and the petition and supporting papers must fit the route being filed.
How are Texas County probate hearings scheduled?
First Judicial District Rule 25 assigns probate matters to the Associate District Judge in each county. Rule 13 lists the District Judge's regular Texas County court day for defaults, motions, preliminary matters, and pretrial matters as the second and fourth Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., but you should ask the Court Clerk how the Associate District Judge will set your probate hearing.
Can I appear by phone or video in a Texas County probate case?
Do not assume that remote appearance will be allowed. First Judicial District Rule 20(a) makes in-person appearance the norm and allows telephone or video appearance only in special circumstances at the presiding judge's discretion, consistent with Oklahoma District Court Rule 34.
How do I look up a Texas County probate case?
Use ODCR, On Demand Court Records, at www1.odcr.com. Texas County dockets are listed there, with records beginning August 21, 2001.
Do I have to travel to Guymon for probate?
The filing belongs in Guymon, and local rules favor in-person appearances. If travel is difficult, ask early whether the presiding judge will allow another arrangement under First Judicial District Rule 20(a) and Oklahoma District Court Rule 34.
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