Floyd County Traffic Court Records
Floyd County traffic court records are kept by the County Clerk at the courthouse in Floydada. This West Texas Panhandle county handles most traffic violations through the Justice of the Peace court for offenses outside city limits, and through the Floydada and Lockney Municipal Courts for violations inside those cities. This page explains how to access Floyd County traffic court records and what to do if you receive a citation here.
Floyd County Overview
Floyd County Clerk Office
The County Clerk for Floyd County is located at the courthouse in Floydada, TX 79235. Phone: (806) 983-4900. The clerk handles court records, land records, vital records, and other county government documents. For traffic court records, contact this office directly to find case files and request copies. Land records are available through TexasFile.
Floyd County has multiple JP precincts throughout the county. Floydada Municipal Court and Lockney Municipal Court handle traffic violations issued within those city limits. Check your citation to confirm which court has your case. If you are unsure, the County Clerk's office can help identify the right court based on where your violation occurred.
| County Clerk Address | Courthouse, Floydada, TX 79235 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (806) 983-4900 |
| Land Records | TexasFile |
| State Case Search | re:SearchTX |
Finding Floyd County Traffic Records
The re:SearchTX portal covers Floyd County and is the best free online option for a traffic case search. Search by name or case number. It returns filing dates, status, and court information. Use this before calling or visiting the courthouse in Floydada.
For records not in the online system, call the Floyd County Clerk at (806) 983-4900. Written requests under the Texas Public Information Act require a response within 10 business days. Fees are $1 per page for copies and $5 for certified documents. Provide the defendant's name and approximate offense date.
Traffic Violations in Floyd County
Traffic laws in Floyd County come from the Texas Transportation Code. Moving violations are Class C misdemeanors under Chapter 545. Total fines include the base amount plus court costs. You must respond by your appearance date. Ignoring the ticket results in additional fines and a possible warrant.
Deferred disposition is available for most Class C violations. Plead guilty or no contest, pay the fee, serve the probation period without a new 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 an option once per year for eligible drivers. CDL holders and some offenses are excluded. See TexasCourtHelp for details.
If you miss your court date in Floyd County, the JP court can issue an alias warrant. Capias pro-fine warrants are issued when fines go unpaid after judgment. Both types can lead to arrest. Contact the Floyd County Clerk at (806) 983-4900 to resolve an outstanding warrant before it causes further problems. Paying or making a plan to pay is always better than waiting.
Online Tools for Floyd County Traffic Cases
The re:SearchTX statewide portal is the primary free online tool for Floyd County traffic records.
Search Floyd County traffic cases by name or case number on re:SearchTX before contacting the courthouse in Floydada.
The Texas Transportation Code Chapter 545 covers the traffic laws enforced in Floyd County courts.
Chapter 545 governs speeding, reckless driving, and other moving violations cited in Floyd County.
Cities in Floyd County
Floydada is the county seat. Lockney is the other main community. No cities here meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Traffic violations in Floydada city limits are handled by the Floydada Municipal Court.
Nearby Counties
Floyd County is on the South Plains of Texas. These counties border it.