College Station Court Docket
College Station court docket records are handled through the city's municipal court and the Brazos County court system. Home to Texas A&M University, College Station has a population of about 120,500 and sits in Brazos County. The municipal court deals with traffic violations, Class C misdemeanors, and city ordinance cases. Higher-level criminal, civil, and family law cases go through the Brazos County District Clerk in Bryan. This page covers where to search for College Station court docket records, what those records contain, and how to get copies.
College Station Overview
College Station Municipal Court Docket
The College Station Municipal Court processes Class C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and city code violations. With a large university population, this court sees a high volume of traffic citations and minor offense cases. The court is at 300 Krenek Tap Road, College Station, Texas 77840. Call (979) 764-3783 for case information or court date questions.
The College Station Municipal Court website provides online citation search and payment tools. You can check your court date, look up fines, and pay tickets without going to the courthouse. The court offers driver safety courses for eligible violations, deferred disposition, community service options, and payment plans for those who need them.
| Office | College Station Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Krenek Tap Road, College Station, TX 77840 |
| Phone | (979) 764-3783 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cstx.gov |
Spanish language services are available. The City Prosecutor handles all prosecutions. Special programs exist for certain offense types. Missing a court date leads to a warrant, so check your schedule through the court website or by calling the office.
Note: Appeals from the College Station Municipal Court are filed with the Brazos County courts in Bryan, not in College Station.
Brazos County Court Docket for College Station
For cases above the municipal level, College Station falls under Brazos County. The Brazos County District Clerk in Bryan maintains court docket records for all district court cases. This includes felony criminal matters, civil lawsuits, family law cases like divorce and custody, and juvenile proceedings. Bryan is the county seat and sits right next to College Station.
You can search Brazos County court docket records through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. The basic search is free and lets you look up cases by party name or case number. Results show filing dates, case types, and current status. For full documents and certified copies, contact the District Clerk directly at the Brazos County Courthouse.
Because College Station and Bryan are twin cities, a lot of court activity for College Station residents takes place just a few minutes away in Bryan. The District Clerk there can pull case files, make copies, and help you find what you need. Walk-in visits during business hours are the fastest way to get detailed records.
The Texas Judicial Branch website provides directories and contact information for every Texas court, including the Brazos County courts that serve College Station.
Use this site to find the right court, check rules, and access the re:SearchTX portal for College Station area cases.
What College Station Court Docket Records Show
Court docket records track every event in a case. At the municipal level in College Station, a docket entry might show the citation date, the charge, the scheduled hearing, whether the person appeared, and what happened. District court dockets in Brazos County are more detailed. They record every filing, motion, hearing, order, and judgment from start to finish.
Criminal dockets show the arraignment, bond, plea, trial settings, and sentencing. Civil dockets track the petition, responses, discovery, trial, and judgment. Family law dockets include temporary orders, mediation results, and final decrees. All of these are public records under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, unless a court has sealed part of the case.
The eFileTexas portal is the mandatory e-filing system for attorneys in Brazos County courts. The screenshot below shows the login page.
Filings made through eFileTexas appear on the court docket once the clerk processes and accepts them.
Fees for College Station Court Docket Copies
Standard Texas copy fees apply at the county level. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. The municipal court may have a different fee schedule for citation copies and fine receipts. When you need a certified copy for a legal proceeding, the extra fee covers the court seal and verification.
You can request records in person at the Brazos County courthouse in Bryan, by mail, or by phone for basic lookups. Mail requests should include the case information and a check for estimated fees. The Texas Attorney General's open government page explains the formal public records request process if you need to go that route.
Legal Resources for College Station
Several free resources serve College Station residents who need help with court matters. TexasLawHelp provides guides on traffic tickets, family law, and civil issues. The Texas State Law Library gives free access to statutes and court rules. The State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com runs a lawyer referral service.
The Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth runs legal clinics, though they do not serve the local area directly. Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying residents in the Brazos Valley. The Office of Court Administration has general information about Texas courts and procedures that can help you navigate the system.
The Texas State Law Library is a free resource for researching statutes and court rules that apply to College Station court docket cases.
This library serves all Texas residents and can help you find the legal information you need at no cost.
Brazos County Court Docket
College Station is in Brazos County. District-level court docket records go through the Brazos County District Clerk in Bryan. For more information on the county court system, visit the Brazos County page.
Nearby Texas Cities
College Station is part of the Bryan-College Station metro area in Central Texas. Nearby cities maintain their own court docket records through separate municipal courts.