Blanco County Traffic Court Records
Blanco County traffic court records are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Johnson City, Texas. You can search traffic citations and cases online through the county's records portal or the statewide re:SearchTX system. The District Clerk handles records for the 33rd and 424th District Courts, which serve Blanco County along with Burnet, Llano, and San Saba counties.
Blanco County Overview
Blanco County Court Offices
Laura Walla serves as County Clerk for Blanco County. The mailing address is P.O. Box 65, Johnson City, Texas 78636. The physical address is 101 E. Cypress, Johnson City, Texas 78636. Phone: (830) 868-7357. Fax: (830) 868-4158. Email: countyclerk@co.blanco.tx.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The County Clerk accepts cash (no hundred-dollar bills), checks, and credit cards (no American Express). Property records are searchable online at blanco.tx.publicsearch.us. Court online records are available at texasonlinerecords.com.
Celia Doyle serves as District Clerk. The physical location is the Blanco County Courthouse at 101 E. Pecan, Johnson City, Texas 78636. Mailing address: P.O. Box 382, Johnson City, TX 78636. Phone: (830) 868-0973. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed noon to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. The District Court also uses the Blanco County Annex at 101 E. Cypress Street. The 33rd District Court, presided over by Honorable J. Allan Garrett (1701 E. Polk Street, Suite 74, Burnet, Texas 78611; phone 512-756-5436), also serves Burnet, Llano, and San Saba counties.
| County Clerk | Laura Walla, 101 E. Cypress, Johnson City, TX 78636 | (830) 868-7357 |
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| District Clerk | Celia Doyle, P.O. Box 382, Johnson City, TX 78636 | (830) 868-0973 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Blanco County Traffic Records Online
The re:SearchTX statewide portal covers Blanco County traffic case indexes. Search by name or case number for free. Data refreshes nightly. This provides unofficial copies; the Blanco County District Clerk is the official custodian for certified documents. For records searches performed by the clerk, a $5 fee applies. You can email requests to deputyclerk@co.blanco.tx.us or deputyclerk1@co.blanco.tx.us, or mail to P.O. Box 382, Johnson City, TX 78636.
The Blanco County District Clerk website has information on court records, services, fees, and record request procedures. E-filing for civil cases is mandatory through eFileTexas.gov. The clerk's office no longer processes passport applications. Court costs and fees changed January 1, 2022 per state law; call (830) 868-0973 for the current fee schedule.
In-person searches at the courthouse in Johnson City are available. The clerk can search by name or cause number. Bring the defendant's full name, approximate date, and case numbers. Records dating back to 1876 are indexed in the county's historical online index books, though those older records are for historical reference, not current cases.
Blanco County Court Records Access
The Blanco County Clerk website provides information on county records, services, and online access to property and court records for Blanco County.
Use this page to access online records portals, find clerk contact information, and get guidance on record request procedures in Blanco County.
The Blanco County District Clerk website provides records search information, court fee schedules, e-filing instructions, and contact details for the District Court in Johnson City.
Visit the District Clerk site to find record request fees, court service information, and links to the statewide e-filing system for Blanco County.
Traffic Laws in Blanco County
Texas traffic law applies throughout Blanco County, a Hill Country county known for winding state roads and rural highways. The Transportation Code governs all traffic citations. Chapter 545 covers speed limits under Sec. 545.351, lane use, passing rules, and cell phone restrictions under Sec. 545.419. Reckless driving under Sec. 545.401 is a more serious offense than a standard citation. Hill Country roads with curves and hills can involve more enforcement of speed and safe driving rules.
Citations are issued on the uniform form under Transportation Code Chapter 543. Officers must keep records of all citations. When you receive a citation in Blanco County, respond by the appearance date. You can appear in person, by mail, or through an attorney. Phone calls and emails are not valid. If mailing your response, postmark the envelope by the appearance date. TexasCourtHelp.gov has guidance on your options.
The 33rd District Court covers Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba counties. That court sits in Burnet. Serious traffic offenses go through that court. JP courts in Blanco County handle routine Class C misdemeanor traffic violations. The county is small enough that one or two JP precincts serve most of the county.
Driver Safety Course in Blanco County
Eligible defendants in Blanco County can request a Driver Safety Course (DSC) to dismiss a traffic citation. Make this request at the 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 a separate option where you pay the fine and serve a probation period without new violations. Ask the JP clerk in Johnson City which option applies to your citation. The TOPICs portal may list local rules for Blanco County JP courts that affect these procedures.
Nearby Counties
Blanco County is in the Texas Hill Country. These neighboring counties also share the 33rd District and have traffic court records accessible online.