Find Traffic Court Records in Bandera County

Bandera County traffic court records are kept by the four Justice of the Peace precincts and the County Clerk in Bandera, Texas. You can search traffic citations and court cases through the county's online records portal or the statewide re:SearchTX system to find case status, fines, and court dates for violations filed in Bandera County.

Bandera County Justice of the Peace Courts

Bandera County has four JP precincts handling traffic citations. JP courts take jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanor traffic violations, which are fine-only cases. These cover most routine traffic stops: speeding, running red lights, failure to signal, no insurance, and similar citations. You deal with the JP precinct covering the area where the violation took place.

Precinct 1 is served by Honorable Mike Towers, at 1302 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 3216, Bandera, Texas 78003. Office: (830) 796-3812. Precinct 2 is served by Honorable Gina Grothues, at the Lakehills Annex, 9155 FM 1283, Lakehills, Texas 78063. Office: (830) 751-3535. Precinct 3 is served by Honorable Randall J. Boysen at the Medina Annex, 161 E. Parker St., Medina, Texas 78055. Office: (830) 589-7758. Precinct 4 is served by Honorable Nell Hardin at 1300 Cedar Street, Bandera, Texas 78003. Office: (830) 796-3593.

Bandera County Clerk and District Court

Tandie Mansfield serves as County Clerk for Bandera County. The clerk's office is at the Bandera County Courthouse, Bandera, TX 78003. Phone: (830) 796-3332. The clerk maintains criminal, civil, family, and court records for the county. Property and official records are searchable online through blanco.tx.publicsearch.us. Court online records are searchable through texasonlinerecords.com. E-recording of documents is available through CSC and ePN.

The 198th Judicial District Court serves Bandera County. The court is at the Bandera County Justice Center, 3360 State Highway 173 North, Bandera, Texas 78003. Phone: (830) 796-4606. The Constitutional County Court is at 500 Main Street, Bandera, Texas 78003, phone (830) 796-3593. The Bandera Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations within the city limits, at 511 Main Street, phone (830) 796-3456.

Bandera County JP Court Information

The Bandera County Justice of the Peace courts page provides contact information and details for all four JP precincts handling traffic citations in Bandera County.

Use this page to identify your JP precinct, find contact numbers, and learn about procedures for responding to traffic citations in Bandera County.

Search Bandera County Traffic Records Online

The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers Bandera County traffic cases. Search free by name or cause number. Data is refreshed nightly. For official certified copies, contact the Bandera County Clerk or District Clerk directly. The county's online records tool at texasonlinerecords.com also allows case searches and may require a subscription for document images.

Free name searches and record index viewing are available through the county's online records portal. Standard copy fees run about $1.00 per page in Texas courts. Certification carries an additional fee. Written records requests under the Texas Public Information Act must receive a response within 10 business days.

The TOPICs portal has local rules for Bandera County courts. These rules can affect how you format a written plea, what forms the court needs, and deadlines for Driver Safety Course requests. The Texas Judicial Branch website provides links to all relevant court resources.

Traffic Laws That Apply in Bandera County

All Texas traffic laws govern citations issued in Bandera County. Transportation Code Chapter 545 sets the rules for speed limits, lane use, passing, and cell phone restrictions under Sec. 545.419. Speed limits on Bandera County roads vary by road type. Sec. 545.351 sets the maximum speed requirement. Reckless driving under Sec. 545.401 is treated as more serious than a standard moving violation.

Citations in Bandera County must be issued on the uniform form under Transportation Code Chapter 543. Section 543.005 requires records of all citations. When you get a citation, respond by the appearance date on your ticket. Appear in person, by mail, or through an attorney. Phone calls and emails do not count as valid appearances, per TexasCourtHelp.gov.

Driver Safety Course in Bandera County

Eligible Bandera County defendants can request a Driver Safety Course (DSC) to get a traffic citation dismissed. Make this request at your JP court on or before your court date. If approved, complete an approved 6-hour course and return a certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS within 90 days. The record costs $10 by mail or $12 online.

DSC is not available for CDL holders, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, passing a school bus, or construction zone violations with workers present. Deferred disposition is also available in some cases. Pay the fine, serve a probation period with no new violations, and the case gets dismissed. Ask your JP precinct clerk which option applies to your citation. If you miss deadlines, the court can issue a warrant.

Nearby Counties

Bandera County is in the Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio. These neighboring counties also handle traffic court records.