Maverick County Traffic Ticket Records

Maverick County traffic ticket records come from four Justice of the Peace precincts that serve Eagle Pass and the surrounding border area in Southwest Texas. Eagle Pass sits on the Rio Grande across from Piedras Negras, and the area sees a high volume of cross-border commercial and passenger traffic. Citations on county roads, U.S. Highway 57, and state highways in the area route through JP courts. This page walks you through finding your citation, paying your fine, and your legal options. Call the county clerk at (830) 773-2511 if you need help identifying which court has your case.

Courts That Handle Tickets

In Maverick County, four JP precincts handle Class C misdemeanor traffic violations. The citation you received should show the precinct number. If it doesn't, or if the information isn't clear, call the Maverick County Clerk at (830) 773-2511. They can confirm which precinct has your case and give you direct contact information for that court.

Eagle Pass has a municipal court for citations issued by city police officers within city limits. County and state highway citations handled by DPS or county sheriff deputies go through JP courts. Make sure you're contacting the right court. The type of officer who issued the ticket usually tells you where it's filed.

Use the Texas OCA's TOPICs Citation Search to look up your case online. This statewide tool covers most JP courts in Texas. Search by name or citation number to see case status and court information.

How to Search Your Citation

Start with the TOPICs public portal. Search by your full name or the citation number from the ticket. Results typically show court contact details, the status of your case, and any upcoming dates. If the citation is new, wait a few days before searching. Courts don't always enter new citations immediately.

If the search yields no results after five business days, contact the Maverick County Clerk directly at (830) 773-2511. They can look up the citation, tell you which precinct it's in, and give you the phone number for that court. Keep your citation with you when you call.

Paying Fines in Maverick County

Pay at the JP precinct court listed on your citation. Call first to confirm the exact amount owed and the forms of payment accepted. The base fine is set by the traffic code, but courts add court costs and other fees on top. The total can be significantly more than what you'd expect from the base offense.

Under Article 27.14(c) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, paying your fine is a guilty plea. Texas DPS gets notified and the ticket goes on your driving record. Think about whether deferred disposition or a defensive driving dismissal would be better before you pay.

Missed court dates or unpaid fines can lead to an OMNI hold through the failure-to-appear program. Check your license status at texasfailuretoappear.com. A $10 surcharge is added on top of the original fine to clear a recent OMNI hold.

Maverick County drivers with an OMNI hold cannot renew vehicle registration or their driver license until the hold is cleared through the program.

Deferred Disposition

Deferred disposition under Article 45.051 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure is available for many Class C traffic tickets. The court holds the case open for a period, often 90 days. If you stay clean during that time and meet any conditions, the case is dismissed. You pay a deferral fee, but no conviction goes to your record at Texas DPS.

You must request it before your hearing date. The JP judge can approve or deny it. Ask the court directly when you call to discuss your options.

Defensive Driving Dismissal

Under Article 45.0511 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, you may be eligible to have a ticket dismissed by taking a state-approved defensive driving course. Requirements: request before your court date, no DSC use in the past 12 months, no CDL, and the ticket is not for going 25 mph or more over the limit. You'll need a certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS at $12.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approves all providers. Complete the course, submit your certificate and driving record to the court, and the ticket is dismissed. No conviction goes to DPS.

Texas Driving Records

Order your driving record at Texas DPS or mail Form DR-1 to Texas DPS, P.O. Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008. Type 1 is $4.50 (3-year), Type 2 is $6.50 (full history), and Type 3A is $12 (certified). Four violations in 12 months or seven in 24 months can lead to license suspension even without a formal points system.

Nearby Counties

Maverick County is in Southwest Texas along the Mexican border. Neighboring counties cover a wide area of South and West Texas ranch land.