Kendall County Traffic Ticket Records

Kendall County traffic ticket records document citations written by sheriff's deputies, state troopers, and city officers in Boerne and throughout the Hill Country county. These public records are searchable through Texas state court tools and directly through the JP courts. Use this page to find citations, check case status, understand your options, and learn how to resolve a ticket in Kendall County.

Traffic Enforcement in Kendall County

Kendall County northwest of San Antonio sees heavy traffic on I-10 and Highway 46, especially from commuters and weekend visitors. County deputies, state troopers, and Boerne city officers all issue citations in the area. Four Justice of the Peace courts handle violations from different precincts of the county. The Boerne Municipal Court handles tickets written within city limits.

Your citation lists the specific court assigned to your case. That assignment is based on where the stop happened. If you're unsure which precinct your ticket belongs to, the county clerk at (830) 249-9343 can help you find the right court. It's worth calling before your appearance date rather than showing up at the wrong place.

Under Art. 27.14(c) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, paying a ticket without contesting it is a guilty plea. The conviction gets reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety and becomes part of your driving record. That's worth considering before you just mail in a check.

Searching for Kendall County Citations

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides a free public citation search at topics.txcourts.gov/CitationsPublic. This tool covers many Texas JP and municipal courts. You can search by citation number, defendant name, or driver license number to find cases from Kendall County courts.

Some courts take time to upload new records. If your case doesn't appear in TOPICs, contact the JP court directly. The county clerk's office can also direct you to records that may not be in the online system yet. Once posted, records show violation details, fines, court costs, and the current status of the case.

The TOPICs system is managed by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers courts across the state. It's the fastest free option for checking whether a Kendall County case is in the system.

Information Found in a Citation Record

A Kendall County traffic ticket record contains a standard set of fields. The citation number identifies the case. The record shows the date, time, and location of the stop, as well as the officer's name and badge number. Your personal information, name, date of birth, and driver license number, is part of the record along with your vehicle's plate number, make, model, and VIN.

The violation section identifies the specific statute charged and describes the offense in plain language. Fine amounts and court costs appear once the case is processed. The record is updated as the case moves forward, reflecting whether it's open, dismissed, paid, or deferred. All of this is public information under Texas law.

Handling Your Ticket: Options Available

Paying the fine is the simplest path. It closes the case. But it also records a conviction on your driving history. For a first minor violation, that might be acceptable. For drivers who already have tickets on their record, it can push them closer to a license suspension review.

Deferred disposition under Art. 45.051 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is a better option for many people. The judge holds your case open for 90 to 180 days. You pay a deferred fee and meet any conditions set by the court. Stay violation-free during that time and the case is dismissed with no conviction reported to DPS.

The Driving Safety Course under Art. 45.0511 is another route to dismissal. You must ask for it before your appearance date. You can't have used DSC in Texas in the past year. CDL holders can't use this option. Charges involving speeding 25 mph or more over the limit are usually ineligible. If you qualify, complete an approved course, submit proof to the court, and get the ticket dismissed. You'll need a Type 3A certified driving record from Texas DPS, costing $12 online or $10 by mail. Find approved courses at tdlr.texas.gov.

Your Texas Driving Record

The Texas DPS maintains a driving record for every licensed driver. Traffic convictions from courts around the state, including Kendall County, are added to your record after courts report them. You can order your record online directly from DPS.

Record types and prices: Type 1 (basic status) is $4.50 online. Type 2 (three-year history) is $6.50 online. Type 3 (full history) is $7.50 online. Certified versions cost more: Type 2A and 3A are each $12 online. The Type 3A is required for DSC dismissal. To order by mail, send Form DR-1 to Texas DPS, P.O. Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008. Mail takes up to three weeks.

What Happens If You Skip a Ticket

Not responding to a Kendall County ticket creates a chain of consequences. Miss your court date and the court issues a warrant. The unpaid ticket also gets reported to the Texas OMNI program under Transportation Code Chapter 706. That places a hold on your driver license renewal with DPS. Clearing the hold requires paying the original fine plus a $10 OMNI administrative fee.

Use texasfailuretoappear.com to check whether your license has a hold and to pay it online. You'll search using your Texas DL number and date of birth. Each unpaid ticket adds its own separate OMNI fee. Once paid, DPS removes the hold and you can renew your license.

The Texas Failure to Appear site covers holds from all Texas courts, including Kendall County JP courts and the Boerne Municipal Court.

Nearby Counties

Kendall County is in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. Find traffic ticket records for neighboring counties here: