El Paso County Traffic Court Records
El Paso County traffic court records come from multiple El Paso Municipal Court locations and from Justice of the Peace courts spread across the county. El Paso is the largest city on the US-Mexico border and one of the biggest cities in Texas, so the court system here handles a high volume of traffic cases each year. This page covers how to search El Paso County traffic records, how to find the right court for your case, and what options you have when dealing with a citation.
El Paso County Overview
El Paso County Traffic Court System
El Paso County is the westernmost county in Texas and shares borders with both New Mexico and Mexico. The city of El Paso dominates the county and is home to over 600,000 people. Traffic violations within El Paso city limits go to the El Paso Municipal Court, which operates multiple locations across the city. If your citation was issued by an El Paso city police officer inside city limits, your case is with the municipal court.
Outside the city of El Paso, the county includes other communities like Socorro, Anthony, and Horizon City. Each has its own municipal court for city violations. For violations on county roads or state highways outside any city limit, the JP courts handle the cases. El Paso County has multiple JP precincts. The precinct that covers the area where your violation occurred is where your JP court case will be filed.
The County Clerk, Delia Briones, is at 500 E San Antonio Rm 105, El Paso TX 79901. Phone: (915) 546-2071. Fax: (915) 546-2012. The county website is at epcounty.com. This office maintains county court records and can help identify which court has your traffic case.
| County Clerk | Delia Briones |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E San Antonio Rm 105, El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Phone | (915) 546-2071 |
| Fax | (915) 546-2012 |
| County Website | epcounty.com |
| State Case Search | re:SearchTX |
How to Search El Paso County Traffic Court Records
The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers El Paso County and lets you search for traffic cases by name or case number for free. This is a good starting point. You can also check the El Paso County website at epcounty.com, which provides links to district court and county court portals along with department contacts.
For El Paso Municipal Court records, the city's court system handles its own case search and payment tools. Contact the El Paso Municipal Court directly for city violations. Records requests for El Paso Municipal Court records should go to that court. For county-level records, contact the County Clerk at (915) 546-2071. The TexasFile platform at texasfile.com covers land records for the county clerk.
Written requests under the Texas Public Information Act require a response within 10 business days. Standard fees apply. In-person, mail, and electronic requests are all accepted. For the best results, include the defendant's full name, date of birth, and the approximate date and location of the violation.
El Paso County Online Resources
The El Paso County official website provides access to court records portals, department contacts, and online services for traffic cases in the county.
The El Paso County website connects you to court records, department contacts, and online services for traffic cases and JP precincts throughout the county.
The re:SearchTX statewide portal provides free case search for El Paso County traffic records across all court levels.
Use re:SearchTX to search El Paso County cases by name or case number as a free first step before contacting the court directly.
Traffic Ticket Options in El Paso County
Traffic violations in El Paso County fall under the Texas Transportation Code. Most moving violations are Class C misdemeanors under Chapter 545. The fine includes a base amount plus state-required court costs. The total is always higher than the base fine printed on the ticket. Review the full amount before deciding how to respond.
Deferred disposition is available for most Class C violations. You plead guilty or no contest, pay the court fee, and serve a probation period. Complete it without a new violation and the case is dismissed. The conviction does not hit your driving record. Ask about this option on or before your court date. Probation is typically 90 to 180 days. El Paso courts usually charge $100 to $150 for this option.
The Driver Safety Course is another dismissal path. Take an approved 6-hour course within 90 days of approval, submit the certificate and a certified DPS driving record to the court, and the ticket is dismissed. This works once per 12-month period. CDL holders, reckless driving, and some other offenses are excluded. The TexasCourtHelp website explains eligibility rules in detail.
Cities in El Paso County
El Paso is the dominant city in the county and one of the largest in Texas. Traffic violations within El Paso city limits are handled by the El Paso Municipal Court.
Other communities in El Paso County include Socorro, Anthony, and Horizon City. Traffic violations in those areas go to their respective municipal courts or to the JP court for the precinct covering that area.
Nearby Counties
El Paso County borders Hudspeth County in Texas and shares state lines with New Mexico. Check Hudspeth County if your violation occurred east of El Paso on I-10.