Fayette County Traffic Court Records
Fayette County traffic court records are filed with the County Clerk in La Grange. Traffic violations in this Central Texas county go through JP courts for offenses outside city limits and through municipal courts in La Grange, Fayetteville, and Schulenburg for violations inside those cities. If you need to search for a traffic case, check a citation payment, or request a record copy, this page explains how the Fayette County court system handles traffic matters.
Fayette County Overview
Fayette County Clerk Office
The County Clerk office for Fayette County is at 151 N Washington St, La Grange TX 78945. Phone: (979) 968-3251. The county website is at co.fayette.tx.us. The clerk maintains court records, land records, vital records, and other documents for the county. For traffic court records, contact this office to identify the right court and request copies of case files.
Fayette County has multiple JP precincts throughout the county. Municipal courts in La Grange, Fayetteville, and Schulenburg handle violations inside those city limits. Your citation will name the court that has your case. If you are not sure, contact the County Clerk's office for help identifying the right court. Land records are available through both the county website and TexasFile.
| County Clerk Address | 151 N Washington St, La Grange, TX 78945 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (979) 968-3251 |
| County Website | co.fayette.tx.us |
| Land Records | TexasFile |
| State Case Search | re:SearchTX |
Searching Fayette County Traffic Records
The re:SearchTX portal covers Fayette County and is the best free online option. Search by name or case number. It returns case type, status, and filing dates. This is a good first step before making a call to the courthouse in La Grange.
For direct records requests, call the County Clerk at (979) 968-3251 or use the county website at co.fayette.tx.us. Written requests under the Texas Public Information Act must receive a response within 10 business days. Fees are $1 per page for copies and $5 per certified document. Provide the defendant's name and the approximate date of the offense with any request.
Traffic Citations in Fayette County
Texas traffic laws under Transportation Code Chapter 545 apply throughout Fayette County. Most moving violations are Class C misdemeanors. Total fines include the base amount plus court costs and mandatory state fees. The total is higher than the citation's base fine. You must respond by the appearance date on your citation.
Deferred disposition is available for most Class C violations. Plead guilty or no contest, pay the fee, serve the probation period without another violation, and the case is dismissed. No conviction on your record. Ask about this at or before your court date. The Driver Safety Course is also available once per year. CDL holders and some violations are excluded. See TexasCourtHelp for eligibility rules.
Online Resources for Fayette County Cases
The re:SearchTX statewide portal is the primary free tool for searching Fayette County traffic records online.
Search Fayette County traffic cases by name or case number on re:SearchTX before visiting the La Grange courthouse.
The Texas Judicial Branch website provides court directory information for Fayette County JP precincts and municipal courts.
Use the Texas Judicial Branch directory to find contact information for Fayette County courts.
Cities in Fayette County
La Grange is the county seat. Fayetteville and Schulenburg are other communities. No cities in Fayette County meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Traffic violations in La Grange city limits are handled by the La Grange Municipal Court.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County is in Central Texas. These counties border it.