New Braunfels Traffic Citations
New Braunfels traffic ticket records come from the City of New Braunfels Municipal Court, which handles Class C misdemeanor citations issued by New Braunfels police within city limits. The city sits in Comal County, with a small portion extending into Guadalupe County. If you got a ticket in New Braunfels, this page covers how to find your citation, pay it, and understand options like defensive driving or deferred disposition before your court date arrives.
New Braunfels Overview
New Braunfels Municipal Court
The New Braunfels Municipal Court handles all traffic citations issued by city police officers. This is separate from the Comal County Justice of the Peace courts, which handle tickets issued in unincorporated areas of the county. If your ticket was written by a New Braunfels officer on a city road, your case belongs in municipal court.
| Court | New Braunfels Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Phone | (830) 221-4100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nbtexas.org |
You can find court information and services through the city's main portal at nbtexas.org. The court handles arraignments, trials, and all payment processing for city-issued citations. Call the court before your court date if you have questions about your specific case or want to ask about your options.
How to Search New Braunfels Citations
The statewide TOPICs portal is the best place to look up a New Braunfels traffic citation online. Go to topics.txcourts.gov/CitationsPublic and search by citation number, name, or driver's license number. TOPICs pulls case data from municipal courts across Texas, including New Braunfels, and shows current status, court date, and fine amounts.
You can also call the New Braunfels Municipal Court directly at (830) 221-4100 to ask about your citation. Have your ticket number ready when you call. Staff can look up your case, confirm your court date, and tell you what options are available. In-person visits during business hours work too if you prefer face-to-face help.
For county-level citations, such as tickets from a Comal County deputy in an unincorporated area, contact the Comal County Justice of the Peace courts. The county courthouse is at 150 N Seguin Ave in New Braunfels. County JP cases are separate from municipal court cases and are searched through different systems.
Note: Paying a Texas traffic ticket counts as a guilty plea under Art. 27.14(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. That plea gets reported to Texas DPS and can affect your driving record and insurance rates. Think about your options before you pay, especially for moving violations.
Payment Options
New Braunfels Municipal Court accepts payment several ways. Online payment is available through the city's website at nbtexas.org. You can also pay by phone by calling the court during business hours. In-person payment is accepted at the court office at 424 S Castell Ave. Mail-in payment by check or money order is another option. Make checks payable to the City of New Braunfels and write your citation number on the memo line.
The court sets fine amounts based on the offense and any applicable court costs. Texas law requires courts to add various state fees on top of the base fine. Do not assume the amount on your ticket is the total you owe. Call the court or check online to get the exact total before you pay.
Missing your court date creates problems. The court can enter a judgment against you, and an OMNI hold can be placed on your driver's license. This blocks renewal until you pay the fine plus a $10 OMNI fee. Resolve OMNI holds through texasfailuretoappear.com. The OMNI program runs under Transportation Code Chapter 706, which you can read at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
Defensive Driving Dismissal
Under Art. 45.0511 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, New Braunfels Municipal Court can dismiss an eligible traffic ticket if you complete an approved defensive driving course. You must request this option before your court date. The court will not grant it after you have already appeared and entered a plea.
To be eligible, you must not have taken a defensive driving course in the past 12 months to dismiss another ticket. CDL holders driving a commercial vehicle at the time of the citation are not eligible. The ticket must not involve an accident with serious injury or death, and certain serious offenses do not qualify. The court sets a fee when it approves your request, and you typically have 90 days to finish the course and bring proof back.
Once you complete an approved course from the TDLR list at tdlr.texas.gov, submit your course certificate to the court. The judge dismisses the case, and DPS records it as a Type 3A dismissal, not a conviction. This keeps the ticket off your record and avoids any insurance impact tied to a conviction. Keep a copy of the certificate for your records even after dismissal.
Deferred Disposition
Deferred disposition under Art. 45.051 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is another way to avoid a conviction. The court places your case on hold for a set period, usually 90 to 180 days. If you stay out of trouble and meet any conditions the judge sets, the case is dismissed when the deferral period ends.
This option is useful when you have already used defensive driving in the past 12 months and would not qualify for DSC dismissal. The judge decides whether to grant deferred disposition. Some judges require you to complete defensive driving or community service as a condition. Ask the court about this option before your appearance date, or call ahead to find out what the judge in your case typically allows.
Comal County Court Connection
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. If your citation was issued by a county deputy or state trooper outside city limits, the case goes to a Comal County Justice of the Peace court rather than municipal court. The two systems are separate. For full details on Comal County JP courts, fees, and court locations, visit the county page.
State Resources
The TOPICs statewide citation search at topics.txcourts.gov/CitationsPublic covers New Braunfels Municipal Court and gives you a fast way to check case status without calling the court. For your Texas driving record, visit dps.texas.gov. You can order a driving record online or by mail using Form DR-1.
If you missed a court date and have an OMNI hold, use texasfailuretoappear.com to find out which court reported the hold and what you owe. You can also check DPS online to see if your license is suspended. Resolving holds quickly saves money because late fees and state costs can add up.
The New Braunfels city portal at nbtexas.org is the starting point for municipal court services, online payments, and general city contact information.
The New Braunfels city portal at nbtexas.org provides access to municipal court information, online payment tools, and contact details for traffic citation matters in New Braunfels.