Bexar County, Texas traffic ticket costs
Bexar County Justice of the Peace Courts
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How much is a speeding ticket in Bexar County, Texas?
What do other tickets cost in Bexar County?
7 other common tickets from the court’s own schedule. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.
- School zone$359
- Red light$290
- No insuranceIf you fix it: $0, dismissed$376–$574
- Expired registrationIf you fix it: $22, to have it dismissed$201
- Seat belt$189–$269
- School bus$661
- Failure to yield$240
Every fine on the court's schedule (22)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: 01 to 10 mph over posted speed limitCounty says scheduled fines include mandatory state and county court costs, so this is the total due. | $190[1][2] |
| Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: 11 to 15 mph over posted speed limit | $215[1][2] |
| Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: 16 to 20 mph over posted speed limit | $240[1][2] |
| Speeding, 21–25 mph overPrinted as: 21 to 25 mph over posted speed limit | $265[1][2] |
| Speeding, 26–30 mph overPrinted as: 26 to 30 mph over posted speed limit | $290[1][2] |
| Speeding, 31+ mph overPrinted as: 31 or more mph over the posted limit | $336[1][2] |
| Speeding in school zone (regardless of speed) | $359[1][2] |
| Speeding in a construction zone with workers presentNo dollar amount printed. | On your notice[1] |
| Disregard/Run a red light or stop sign | $290[1][2] |
| Fail to yield right of way | $240[1][2] |
| Following too closely | $215[1][2] |
| Unsafe lane change | $240[1][2] |
| Fail to maintain single lane | $215[1][2] |
| Improper turn or U-turn | $240[1][2] |
| Passing a stopped school bus | $661[1][2] |
| No proof of liability insurance (1st conviction)If you fix it: $0, dismissed. Show insurance valid at the time.[1][2] | $376[1][2] |
| No proof of liability insurance (2nd conviction) | $574[1][2] |
| Expired or no license plate registrationIf you fix it: $22, to have it dismissed. Renew within 20 days or before your first court date.[1][2] | $201[1][2] |
| No seat belt on driver | $189[1][2] |
| No seat belt on passenger 4 - 16 years old (driver cited) | $269[1][2] |
| No (or) Expired drivers license | $222[1][2] |
| Expired or no safety inspection sticker | $189[1][2] |
From the court's schedule effective Apr 1, 2020.
How do you reach Bexar County Justice of the Peace Courts?
Address
Varies by courthouse: No single central office. Payment must go to the exact JP precinct and place on the ticket. Precinct addresses are listed in notes and at https://www.bexar.org/3145/Justice-of-the-Peace[2][4]
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed on County holidays (same for all four precincts)[4]
Before you go: 8 more things to know about this court
- One countywide schedule is published for all Bexar County JP courts. It does not vary by precinct. If a violation is not listed, call the JP court on the ticket.
- The reported figures were verified: $190 for 1-10 mph over and $359 for speeding in a school zone.
- The schedule page is internally inconsistent on school-zone parking: $294 under Parking Violations and $160 under School Zone Violations.
- Precinct 1, Place 1 (Judge Sylvia M. Ruiz): 3505 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio, TX 78221. 210-335-4500.
- Precinct 2, Place 1 (Judge Roberto A. Vazquez): 7723 Guilbeau Rd Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78250. 210-335-4800.
- Precinct 3, Place 1 (Judge Julie Bray Patterson): 320 Interpark Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78216. 210-335-4700.
- Precinct 4, Place 1 (Judge Michele Garcia): 8794 East Loop 1604 North #2, Converse, TX 78109. 210-335-4900.
- Payments by mail must be a money order or cashier's check payable to the JP precinct on the ticket. In person, the courts accept cash, cashier's checks and money orders only, no personal checks.
What should you do with a Bexar County ticket?
What kind of ticket did you get in Bexar County?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
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What else do people ask?
How much is a speeding ticket in Bexar County?
Bexar County's published fine schedule lists $190–$336 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Bexar County?
Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page.
Sources
Court sources (4)
- Bexar County JP Courts - Ticket Fine Schedule, Bexar County, Texas.
- Bexar County JP Courts - Fines and Payments, Bexar County, Texas.
- Bexar County JP Courts - Traffic Tickets / Driving Safety Course, Bexar County, Texas.
- Bexar County Justice of the Peace - precinct directory, Bexar County, Texas.
Texas law and DMV sources (2)
- Tex. Transp. Code ch. 706 (Denial of Renewal of License for Failure to Appear), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
- Tex. Transp. Code ch. 543, §§543.006, 543.009 (notice to appear, promise to appear), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
Insurance sources (4)
- State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).