New Braunfels Traffic Citations and Records
New Braunfels traffic court records are managed by the New Braunfels Municipal Court in Comal County. The court handles traffic citations, Class C misdemeanor cases, and city ordinance violations. You can search and pay for citations online through the city's official portal or visit the court at 550 Landa Street.
New Braunfels Quick Facts
New Braunfels Municipal Court
The New Braunfels Municipal Court is located at 550 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The phone number is 830-221-4180. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. When you submit any form or request, the court will not process it until all required documents are received. Appearance dates, due dates, warrants, and driver's license holds remain in effect until every requirement is met.
The court has jurisdiction over traffic citations, minors and juveniles for traffic violations and alcohol or tobacco violations, and city ordinance cases. New Braunfels spans parts of both Comal and Guadalupe counties, though the city court handles cases regardless of which county side of the city the violation occurred in. All moving violation convictions get reported to the Texas DPS after final judgment.
| Department | New Braunfels Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Phone | 830-221-4180 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | newbraunfels.gov/138/Citations-Tickets |
| Online Payment | municipalonlinepayments.com/newbraunfelstx |
The Comal County District Clerk is at 150 N. Seguin Ave., Suite 3009, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-221-1250. The County Court at Law Clerks are at 199 Main Plaza, 1st Floor, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-221-1240. These county offices handle cases beyond what the municipal court covers.
Search New Braunfels Traffic Court Records
The online citation search and payment portal is at municipalonlinepayments.com/newbraunfelstx/court/search. You can search by citation number to view and pay court fees, citations, and fines. The portal shows your current balance and available options. It also allows you to request a Texas DPS driving record online if you need it for a driving safety course application.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration also lists New Braunfels Municipal Court cases. It is refreshed nightly and is not the official record, but lets you search by name or case number across all Texas courts. This is helpful for a broad lookup if you are not sure which court handled a case.
For Comal County court cases involving more serious charges, contact the Comal County District Clerk at 830-221-1250. DWI cases and felony traffic offenses do not stay in the municipal court and must be searched at the county level. The Texas DPS handles official driving records, which reflect convictions reported from New Braunfels Municipal Court.
New Braunfels Municipal Court Online Portal
The New Braunfels Citations and Tickets page explains how to respond to a citation and what options are available to you.
The page links to court forms, explains defensive driving eligibility, and provides links to the online payment portal.
New Braunfels Online Citation Payment
The New Braunfels online payment portal lets you search for citations by citation number and pay your fines online.
The portal processes payments and shows your outstanding balance. Remember that all required documents must be submitted before the court will process any request for deferred disposition or defensive driving.
New Braunfels Traffic Citation Options
When you get a traffic ticket in New Braunfels, you have a few ways to respond. Each has different outcomes for your driving record. Know your choices before you pay anything.
Paying the fine in full is quick but enters a conviction. That goes to Texas DPS and can raise insurance rates. If you want to keep the ticket off your record, look at deferred disposition or defensive driving first.
Deferred disposition lets you plead guilty or no contest and then complete a probation period. If you meet all the terms and stay out of trouble, the case is dismissed without a conviction. You must request this before your appearance date and submit all required documents at the same time. The court will not start the process until everything is submitted together.
Defensive driving, also called a driving safety course, is available for eligible moving violations. Court costs are $144 for most violations and $169 for school zone violations. You need a valid Texas driver's license and current insurance. You cannot have taken this course for another violation within the last 12 months. CDL holders are not eligible. Complete the course within 90 days of approval and submit your certificate and driving record.
You also have the right to plead not guilty and request a trial. Contact the court at 830-221-4180 if you want to contest the citation.
New Braunfels Traffic Warrants
Missing your appearance date or failing to pay a New Braunfels citation can result in a warrant. Warrants enter the regional system and can come up during any traffic stop or law enforcement contact in Texas. They can also put a hold on your Texas driver's license renewal through the DPS Failure to Appear/Pay program.
If you have a warrant, contact the court at 830-221-4180 to find out how to resolve it. Waiting makes the situation worse. Fees and costs can pile up on top of the original fine, and you risk arrest any time you interact with law enforcement.
Note: Driver's license holds and warrant status stay active until all requirements are fully met. The court will not lift a hold until every document and payment is received and processed.
Texas Traffic Laws in New Braunfels
New Braunfels traffic citations fall under the Texas Transportation Code. Chapter 542 covers general provisions and definitions. Chapter 543 governs how citations are issued and the hearing process. Chapter 545 covers the rules of the road including speed limits, lane changes, and right-of-way requirements.
New Braunfels also enforces local city ordinances for parking and other city-specific traffic rules. If more than 31 days pass after a conviction without payment, a $15 time-payment reimbursement fee is added under state law.
The TexasCourtHelp traffic page explains traffic court in plain language. The Texas Judicial Branch has official forms and court rules.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near New Braunfels with their own traffic court records:
Comal County Traffic Court Records
New Braunfels is in Comal County. County-level traffic cases and more serious charges go through the Comal County court system. For county court resources, records, and contact information, visit the Comal County page.