Online Reference Guide

     

 



For tickets received in Caldwell County, Texas (change county)

Including the Municpal Courts in Lockhart, Luling and Martindale as well as the Justice of the Peace Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4.


Below you will find information about court locations, traffic school elections and fighting a ticket in court as well as all of the necessary forms you need.

 
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Select one of the following options:

Pay the Ticket in full
By just paying the fine, you plead guilty to the ticket and points will be assessed on your license. This adjudication will appear on your driving record and your insurance may be affected and/or cancelled.
Elect a Defensive Driving Course
By electing a defensive driving course, you pay for the ticket but points are NOT assessed on your license. This adjudication will be WITHHELD on your driving record and your insurance CANNOT be effected as long as you were not at fault in a crash.
Contest the Ticket in Court
If you choose to contest the ticket, you may be eligible to have your ticket dismissed upon successful completion of a deferred disposition. You must appear in person at one of the court locations to determine eligibility for this option.

Know the Facts

Click on any of the topics below to learn more.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Texas law gives you three options regarding your citation. You must enter a plea by the appearance date located at the bottom of your citation, or be subject to a late fee and other possible actions including suspension of your driver license. Even if you feel you deserved the ticket, you may elect a driver safety course to keep it off your record, avoid the points and prevent the violation from raising your insurance rates.

COURT LOCATIONS

               
  Lockhart Municipal Court
Judge Jim Gills
1914 W. San Antonio St.
Lockhart, TX 78644
  Luling Municipal Court
Judge Jonny Lee Spriggs
509 E. Crockett St.
Luling, TX 78648
  Martindale Municipal Court
P.O. Box 365
Martindale, TX 78655

     
                 
  Justice of the Peace
Precinct 1

Hon. Matt Kiely
110 S Brazos
Lockhart, TX 78644
  Justice of the Peace
Precinct 2

Hon. Homer Horne
505 E. Fannin St.
Luling, TX 78648
  Justice of the Peace
Precinct 3

Hon. Alfonso Campos
P.O. Box 145
Maxwell, TX 78656
  Justice of the Peace
Precinct 4

Hon. Raymond DeLeon
405 E. Market St.
Lockhart, TX 78644
 

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS



TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY APPROVED COURSE

      Simple steps:
 
1. Tell the Clerk of Court or Judge that you wish to complete a defensive driving class or driver safety course.
2. Complete a course & get a certificate of completion back to the clerk or judge before the deadline they give you.
  (Usually you have 60 or 90 days to complete a course and file your certificate of completion)
Only one election per 12 month period. CDL drivers are eligible only by a court order.