Ellis County Traffic Court Records

Ellis County traffic court records are filed with the County Clerk in Waxahachie and through multiple JP precincts and municipal courts across the county. As a growing suburban county south of Dallas, Ellis County handles a significant volume of traffic cases from Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, and surrounding communities. This page covers how to search Ellis County traffic records, how to contact the right court, and what your options are when you receive a citation.

Ellis County Clerk Office

Krystal Valdez is the County Clerk for Ellis County. The office is at P.O. Box 250, Waxahachie TX 75168. Phone: (972) 825-5070. Fax: (972) 825-5075. The county website is at co.ellis.tx.us. The clerk's office maintains county court records and can help identify which court has your traffic case. Land records are also available through TexasFile.

Ellis County has multiple JP precincts covering different parts of the county, including Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, and Red Oak. Each precinct handles traffic citations issued by county deputies and DPS troopers in its area. Waxahachie Municipal Court, Ennis Municipal Court, Midlothian Municipal Court, and other city courts handle violations issued within their respective city limits. Check your citation to confirm which court has your case.

How to Search Ellis County Traffic Records

Start with re:SearchTX, the free statewide portal that covers all Texas counties including Ellis. Search by name or case number. It returns filing dates, case status, and court information. This is the fastest way to confirm a case before calling the courthouse.

For direct records requests, contact the Ellis County Clerk at (972) 825-5070 or visit the office in Waxahachie. Written requests under the Texas Public Information Act require a 10-business-day response. Fees are $1 per page for copies and $5 for certified documents. The county website at co.ellis.tx.us may have additional online records access for some document types.

Online Resources for Ellis County Traffic Records

The Ellis County official website provides access to county departments, court contacts, and online records for traffic cases in Waxahachie and the surrounding area.

Ellis County's website links to county departments and court contacts for traffic records requests and case information.

The re:SearchTX statewide portal covers Ellis County traffic cases and is free to use for case searches by name or case number.

Use re:SearchTX to look up Ellis County traffic cases before calling the County Clerk or visiting Waxahachie.

Traffic Citations and Options in Ellis County

Texas traffic laws under Transportation Code Chapter 545 apply throughout Ellis County. Moving violations are Class C misdemeanors. Total fines include the base amount plus mandatory court costs. The total is always higher than the base fine on the citation.

Deferred disposition is available for most Class C violations. You enter a plea, pay the deferred disposition fee, and serve a probation period. No new violations during probation means the case is dismissed with no conviction on your record. Request this option at or before your court date. Courts in Ellis County typically charge $100 to $150 for deferred disposition, plus court costs.

The Driver Safety Course option lets you take an approved 6-hour course and have the ticket dismissed. You have 90 days to complete it after court approval. Submit your DSC certificate and a certified driving record from Texas DPS to the court. Available once per year. CDL holders and certain violations are excluded. See TexasCourtHelp for more details.

Cities in Ellis County

Ellis County includes Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak, and other communities. No cities in Ellis County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Traffic violations within any city limits are handled by the respective municipal court.

Nearby Counties

Ellis County is south of Dallas. These counties share its borders.