Foard County Traffic Court Records
Foard County traffic court records are kept by the County Clerk at the courthouse in Crowell. Foard County is one of the least-populated counties in Texas, and almost all traffic violations here are handled through the Justice of the Peace court or the Crowell Municipal Court. If you received a citation in Foard County or need to look up a traffic case, this page explains how records are maintained and how to contact the right office.
Foard County Overview
Foard County Clerk Office
The County Clerk for Foard County is at the courthouse in Crowell, TX 79227. Phone: (940) 684-1361. This small county has a combined court setup where the clerk handles both county and related court records. Contact the clerk directly for traffic case records. Land records are available through TexasFile.
Foard County is in the Red River Valley region of North Texas. The JP court handles most traffic violations on county roads and state highways. The Crowell Municipal Court handles violations inside Crowell city limits. If your citation was issued on US Highway 70 or another state road in Foard County, the JP court most likely has your case. Check your citation to confirm the court name and address.
| County Clerk Address | Courthouse, Crowell, TX 79227 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (940) 684-1361 |
| Land Records | TexasFile |
| State Case Search | re:SearchTX |
Searching Foard County Traffic Records
Start with re:SearchTX, the free statewide portal that covers all Texas counties including Foard. Search by name or case number. The portal returns case status, filing dates, and court information. Because Foard County is remote, online search saves a long drive to Crowell for basic case confirmation.
For records not available online, call the Foard County Clerk at (940) 684-1361. This is a small rural county, so staff can usually address questions quickly by phone. Written requests under the Texas Public Information Act require a 10-business-day response. Fees are $1 per page for copies and $5 per certified document.
Traffic Citations in Foard County
Texas traffic laws apply throughout Foard County under the Transportation Code Chapter 545. Moving violations are Class C misdemeanors. The total fine includes the base amount plus state court costs. The total is higher than the citation's base fine. You must respond by your appearance date or face additional penalties.
Deferred disposition is available for most Class C violations. Ask the court about it before or at your court date. You enter a plea, pay the fee, and serve a probation period. Complete it without a new violation and the case is dismissed. No conviction on your record. The Driver Safety Course option is also available once per year for eligible drivers. CDL holders and some offenses do not qualify. The TexasCourtHelp website has full information on both options.
Online Tools for Foard County Traffic Cases
The re:SearchTX statewide portal is the primary free resource for Foard County traffic records without a trip to Crowell.
Search Foard County traffic cases on re:SearchTX by name or case number before calling the county clerk.
The TexasCourtHelp traffic page explains your rights and options when dealing with a traffic citation in Texas, including Foard County cases.
TexasCourtHelp provides plain-language guidance on traffic citations, deferred disposition, and payment options for Foard County cases.
Cities in Foard County
Crowell is the only incorporated city in Foard County and serves as the county seat. No cities here meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Traffic violations in Crowell city limits are handled by the Crowell Municipal Court.
Nearby Counties
Foard County is in North Texas near the Oklahoma border. These counties border it.