If You Receive a Citation...
Read both front and back of the citation and courtesy letter provided to you by the officer, follow the instructions given on the form. Normally, you have 10 days from the date of the citation to make an appearance and enter a plea. Your appearance can be in person or by mail.
Entering a Plea
You may make a plea of guilt, no contest (nolo contendere), or not guilty. You are the only person who can enter a plea to your citation. Payment of the fine by any method accepted by the court constitutes a plea of guilty or no contest.
Click here to request REPLY FORM to enter your plea.
Plea of Guilt
By entering a plea of guilty, you admit that you committed the violation charged and that you have no defense or excuse. Citation dismissals are available for some violations. Otherwise, you must pay the normal amount of the fine and court cost. (Click here to view Citation dismissals available for some violations.)
Payments can be made by cash (in person), credit card, money order, or cashiers check. Make cashiers checks and money orders payable to the Justice Court. Make credit card payments by calling 1-866-549-1010 or pay online at www.certifiedpayments.net. You must reference this court's Bureau Code 8264044, your citation number, driver’s license number, or docket number.
Plea of No Contest
By entering a plea of no contest (or nolo contendere), you do not contest the charges against you. A plea of no contest cannot be used against you in the event of a subsequent civil suit for damages (i.e. a traffic accident for which you are subsequently sued). Citation dismissals are available for some violations. Otherwise, you must pay the normal amount of the fine and court cost. (Click here to view Citation dismissals available for some violations.)
Payments can be made by cash (in person), credit card, money order, or cashiers check. Make cashiers checks and money orders payable to the Justice Court. Make credit card payments by calling 1-866-549-1010 or pay online at www.certifiedpayments.net. You must reference this court's Bureau Code 8264044, your citation number, driver’s license number, and docket number.
Plea of Not Guilty
By entering a plea of not guilty, a trial will be scheduled. You are entitled to a trial by jury or if you waive the right to a jury trial, you may have a trial by judge (Bench Trial). A jury trial means a panel of jurors will decide your guilt or innocence.
Ignoring Your Citation
If you ignore your citation, you are subject to having you driver’s license suspended by the State of Texas.
If you have questions regarding this information, please contact the Court at 254-582-4025.
Notice:Texas Law prohibits Judges or their Clerks from discussing the merits of cases that are or may be filed in this court. Should you need legal advice you should contact an Attorney of your own choosing. Do Not attempt to obtain legal advice from this court.