Real County Traffic Ticket Records

Real County traffic ticket records cover citations written on US 83, RR 337, and other roads through this Hill Country county in southwest Texas. The Real County Sheriff's Office and Texas DPS troopers both issue tickets handled by the county's JP courts in Leakey. This page covers how to search those records, how Real County courts process traffic cases, and what options you have after receiving a citation.

How Real County Handles Traffic Tickets

Real County is a small, rural Hill Country county with two JP court precincts. These courts handle all traffic tickets issued outside city limits by county deputies and state troopers. Leakey is the only incorporated city in the county and has a small municipal court for city police tickets. Given the county's size, the JP courts handle the vast majority of traffic cases.

Your citation will identify which court has jurisdiction. If it's not clear, call the County Clerk at (830) 232-5202. They can point you to the right precinct. Real County draws a lot of motorcycle riders and tourists on scenic routes like RR 337. Speed enforcement is regular on these roads, so tickets here are not uncommon despite the low population.

Traffic tickets are Class C misdemeanors in Texas. Under Art. 27.14(c) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, paying a ticket equals a guilty plea. That conviction goes to DPS and stays on your driving record. It can affect your insurance rates and, in some cases, your license status.

Searching for Real County Citations

Start your search at the Texas courts' public citation tool: topics.txcourts.gov/CitationsPublic. This system lets you search by name, citation number, or driver license number. Many Texas JP courts submit data here. If Real County JP courts participate, your case may show up with court date, status, and fine information.

The TOPICs public search covers many Texas JP courts and is a good first stop for finding Real County citation records.

Because Real County is small, calling the court directly is often the fastest path. The County Clerk at (830) 232-5202 can give you contact information for each JP precinct. Records can also be requested in person at the Leakey courthouse during regular business hours.

Your full Texas driving record is at Texas DPS. A three-year record costs $6.50 online. It shows all statewide convictions, not just those from Real County.

Contents of a Traffic Ticket Record

Real County traffic citation records contain the citation number, the date, time, and location of the stop, and the issuing officer's name and agency. The defendant's name, date of birth, and driver license number are included. The vehicle description and the statute charged appear on the record along with a plain description of the alleged violation.

After court action, the record shows the result. That means guilty, dismissed, deferred, or pending. Fine amounts and court fees are documented once set. These are public records. Anyone can access them in person at the Real County Courthouse or search them through available online tools.

Ways to Resolve a Real County Traffic Ticket

Pay, contest, or seek dismissal. Those are the main paths. Two court procedures can dismiss a ticket without putting a conviction on your record.

Deferred disposition under Art. 45.051 asks the court to delay your case for 90 to 180 days. You pay a fee and stay violation-free during that time. Then the court dismisses the case. No conviction, no DPS report. This works best for first-time or infrequent offenders.

The Driving Safety Course under Art. 45.0511 is the other route. Take a state-approved class and your ticket gets dismissed. You must ask before your court date and meet these requirements: no CDL, haven't used this option in Texas in the past 12 months, and the ticket isn't for going more than 25 mph over the speed limit. Get a Type 3A driving record from DPS first ($12 online). Approved courses are listed at TDLR.

TDLR approves defensive driving schools statewide. Finishing an approved course can dismiss a Real County ticket if you qualify.

Unpaid Fines and OMNI Holds

Failing to pay a Real County traffic fine can result in the court reporting your case to DPS under Transportation Code Chapter 706. DPS then places an OMNI hold on your license. You can't renew until you pay the original fine plus a $10 OMNI fee. Holds from before 2020 carried a $30 fee instead.

Pay and check OMNI status at texasfailuretoappear.com. Each separate unpaid ticket adds its own hold and fee. Courts can also issue arrest warrants for missed appearances. Address unpaid Real County tickets before they get worse.

DPS Records and Your License

Real County convictions go to Texas DPS and appear on your driving record. Texas no longer uses a point system, having dropped it in 2019. But the state still tracks your violation history. Four or more moving violations in 12 months or seven or more in 24 months can lead to a DPS suspension review.

Order your driving record online through the DPS portal for $6.50 (three-year record) or $7.50 (full history). Mail orders go to Texas DPS, P.O. Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008 and cost slightly less.

Nearby Counties

Real County sits in the Hill Country and borders several other counties. Traffic records for neighboring areas: