Options

Individuals who receive a citation have the following options:

1) Pay the Citation Online 

Pay your citation online using this link.

Please note: Payments are not accepted by phone or in person.

2) Request a Driver Safety Course

You may be eligible to request a Driver Safety Course. Eligibility requirements and restrictions apply. Email the completed form to court@beecavetexas.gov

3) Request a Court Date

To request a court date, you may:

  • Email your request to court@beecavetexas.gov
  • Mail a written request with your citation information to:
    Bee Cave Municipal Court
    4000 Galleria Parkway
    Bee Cave, TX 78738
  • Visit the Municipal Court in person to request a court date

Please note: Court dates cannot be requested by phone.

There are two primary options when responding to a citation. Each will have different consequences as described below.

If you have questions about your rights, your best option, what plea to enter or possible consequences, you should contact a lawyer.

What is the typical timeline of a case in municipal court?

You are legally obligated to take action on your ticket or citation within 30 days after receiving it. Your appearance date is noted on your citation. You or your attorney may appear in person, by email, or by mail (postmarked before the appearance date). Your first appearance is to determine your plea of guilty, no contest, or not guilty, which you can read about below.

Your options

Plead "Not Guilty"

You deny guilt of the violation of which you are accused and the state must provide its charge beyond a reasonable doubt.

Your case will be scheduled for a pre-trial hearing and you will receive notice of the court date. You may choose to discuss your case with a prosecutor and explore alternative solutions. If your case proceeds to trial, you must complete the required documents to inform the court whether you want a bench or jury trial. At your trial, a judge or jury will hear the evidence to determine your guilt or innocence.

If you are acquitted or found not guilty, you will not owe payment to the court.

If you are found guilty at trial, a judge will explain the consequences and any payments and court costs owed.

Plead "No Contest" or "Guilty"

If you enter a plea of "no contest," you are not admitting fault or guilt. A plea of "no contest" has the same outcomes as a plea of "guilty;" however, it might be helpful for any civil case involving this matter. If you enter a plea of "guilty;" however, you are admitting to having committed the charged offense. You are waiving your right to a trial.

The judge will enter a conviction that will go on your driving or criminal record. You may be ordered to pay a fine and court costs. You may be eligible to request a Deferred Disposition or another alternative that, if completed successfully, will lead to your case being dismissed.

You can email the court to make a request for Deferred Disposition. Please see the Driving Safety Course page for information regarding requesting a driving safety course. You may discuss alternatives with a lawyer.

If you choose to plead "guilty" or "no contest," you are waiving your right to a trial. A criminal conviction may affect your driver license, job, housing or immigration status. Talk with a lawyer about these consequences.

Paying a Citation

By paying a citation, you are pleading "no contest" or "guilty" and the violation will appear on your record.

Pay Online with a Credit Card

Pay Online

Pay My Mail or In Person

  • Money Order
  • Cashier's Check
  • Credit Card (online)

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday / Sunday    Closed
Phone: (512) 767-6630
E-mail: court@beecavetexas.gov
Address: Bee Cave City Hall
1st floor, Administration (West Side of Building)
4000 Galleria Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX 78738

Respond by requesting an alternative

Request a Driving Safety Course

Driving Safety Courses allow defendants to complete a class in exchange for a dismissal of many traffic-related charges. In addition to completing (and paying for) the course, a defendant will be assessed court costs and an administrative fee. Only certain charges are eligible for this option and you cannot take more than one course in a 12 month period. You must request this option by the initial appearance date stated on your citation.

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Request for a Deferred Disposition

Defendants may be eligible to have their charges dismissed by completing a term of probation known as deferred disposition. In addition to completing any probation terms, such as avoiding further charges or completing community services, defendants are typically assessed court costs and administration fees. Email court@beecavetexas.gov to make this request.

Not Guilty

By pleading "not guilty", you will have to appear in court and present your case to a judge. You have the right to hire an attorney or you may represent yourself. Municipal court staff cannot provide legal advice.

Notifying the Court by Email

Email court@beecavetexas.gov and say you are pleading "not guilty". Don't forget to include your full name and citation number in the email. The court will send you notice of a pre-trial hearing.

Notifying the Court by Mail

Sign & mail the bottom portion of your citation to:

Bee Cave Municipal Court
4000 Galleria Parkway

Bee Cave, TX 78738

Failure to appear in court

If you do not come to a scheduled court date, the prosecutor may file additional charges against you (Bail jumping and Failure to Appear or Violate Promise to Appear). These charges are misdemeanors that carry their own penalties, regardless of what happens with your original case. To avoid additional penalties, it is important to comply with scheduled court dates.

Court Information

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday / Sunday Closed
Phone: (512) 767-6630
 E-mail: court@beecavetexas.gov
Address:Bee Cave City Hall
1st floor, Administration (West Side of Building)
4000 Galleria Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX 78738



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We want to hear from you. You can send us your feedback by emailing court@beecavetexas.gov or by calling us at 512-767-6630.

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General information

Driving Safety Courses allow defendants to complete a class in exchange for a dismissal of many traffic-related charges.

In addition to completing (and paying for) the course, a defendant will be assessed court costs and an administrative fee. Only certain charges are eligible for this option and you cannot take more than one course in a 12 month period. You must request this option by the initial appearance date stated on your citation.

You can request information regarding your case by emailing the court. The court accepts completion documents by email: COURT@BEECAVETEXAS.GOV

Are you eligible for a driving safety course?

You must resolve your violation by the initial appearance date stated on your citation. Not all offenses are eligible for a driving safety course. Are you eligible?

Yes

  1. You have NOT taken a DSC within the last 12 months for a moving violation.
  2. You have a Texas Driver License (unless you are in the military).
  3. You have current vehicle insurance in your name or other form of financial responsibility.

No

  1. You were speeding 25mph or more over the posted speed limit
  2. You have a commercial driver license.
  3. You were leaving the scene of an accident.
  4. You were fleeing police.
  5. You committed an offense in a construction zone with workers present.
  6. You were passing a school bus loading or unloading children.

Before you sign up or start a course...

  • You will receive an email from the court once your request has been reviewed. DO NOT sign up for a course if you have not received an email confirming that you have been approved.
  • You will lose the right to request that this charge be dismissed by taking a driving safety course if you do not make your request by your initial appearance date.

How to request a driving safety course

To make a request for a driving safety course:

  1. Complete & sign the Request for Driving Safety Course before a Notary Public.
  2. Submit a copy of proof of financial responsibility (vehicle insurance )
    -Your name must be listed on the policy document that you submit
  3. Submit a copy of your Texas Driver License (unless you are in the military).
  4. Pay the court costs & state fee.

Upload the documents and make your payment here or mail the documents and payment to the court.

***If you have failed to submit the required documents you must submit them to the court within 10 days of the date you made the request.***

Fees

  • $144.00 if request is submitted on or before your initial appearance date
  • $169.00 if speeding in a school zone ($65.00 late fee applicable if you are making the request after your initial appearance date $234.00)
  • $209.00 if you are making the request after your initial appearance date & before you have received a blue warrant warning card

Requests by mail

If you are making your request by mail:

  • Money order or cashier's check accepted by mail. No personal checks accepted & cash is not accepted.
  • Provide an email address to the court with your documents.

Mailing Address:

Bee Cave City Hall
4000 Galleria Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738

Additional information

  • Your request will not be processed until all documents have been submitted to the court and your payment has been received.
  • If you are requesting to do a DSC after your initial appearance date you must e-mail court@beecavetexas.gov.

After receiving permission from the court

Once you have received permission from the court, you will be responsible for completing the course and requesting a copy of your certified driving record as maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

For citation dismissal you must submit by the 90th day of your request:

  1. The Court Copy of the certificate of completion (with your signature)
  2. Your certified driving record (Form 3A)
***The completion documents can be submitted to the court by e-mail court@beecavetexas.gov or mail.