Harris County Probate Courts

It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as the Administrative Judge for all the Harris County Probate Courts during 2025. I am delighted that in this year 2026, Judge Fran Watson, Presiding Judge for Harris County Probate Court # 5 shall serve as the Administrative Judge for all the Harris County Probate Courts. Congratulations!

When a loved one dies and a vehicle is in the Decedent’s name, there can be quite an ordeal to get the title changed. It can involve the appointment of a personal representative of the estate, or other heirship filings. The State ofTexas has made it easier by the use of form VTR-122 which is a right of survivorship agreement for vehicles. It makes an annoying but necessary issue rather easy.

Consistent with our Inclement Weather Policy, the Harris County Probate Courts in the Civil Courts Building downtown will be closed Tuesday, July 9. Hearings set online may be reset online; otherwise, please contact the court to reset your hearing. To

The Harris County Probate Courts will be physically closed tomorrow (July 8, 2024) because of the anticipated weather event.