Municipal Court

Court Overview

The Municipal Court of Henderson, Texas is a criminal court having jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanors occurring within the City limits which include:

Traffic citations
Parking tickets
Disorderly conduct violations
School and Truancy violations
State law and City ordinance violations
The prosecutor, usually the City Attorney or an assistant, is responsible for investigation and prosecution of all cases in City court; and has ultimate responsibility for preparation of all complaints.

If you have questions and would like to speak to someone in Municipal Court, please call (903) 392-0557.

Court Security

_{The following items are prohibited in the Municipal Court and should be left in your vehicle:}

Cameras, tape recorders, or other mechanical recording devices
All weapons*, including mace and tasers
Any sharp objects, including knives, tweezers, screw drivers, knitting needles, crochet hooks, etc.
Beverage containers and food items

*Henderson Municipal Court and Court offices prohibit weapons pursuant to Penal Code Section 46.03(a)(3). An offense under that section is a third degree felony.