San Patricio County · Court guide
San Patricio County Justice Court, Precinct 4
San Patricio JP4 treats an email submission as an appearance date and says a telephone call does not count. Its Portland office also closes to the public on Wednesdays.
Driving-safety instructionsDates and court contact
- Request permission
- Use the appearance date on your citation; confirm how this court must receive your request.
- Complete and submit
- Follow the exact completion and document-return dates in the court’s approval.
- Court address / visit information
- 900 Austin St Portland, TX 78374
- Court contact
- (361)587-3620
Official sources reviewed . Your court’s written order controls the requirements for your case.
Allow time for a callback
The court asks callers at 361-587-3620 to leave a message and allow five days for a return call. Ask for the driving-safety application and accepted email procedure well before the citation deadline.
Confirm the course option before online payment
The page warns that ordinary online payment results in a conviction. Obtain the application and ruling, including the completion date, before using a payment link or signing up for class.
Official instructions and forms
Check the linked court material for changes before filing. This is a Bright Driving Safety guide, not an official court website or an individual eligibility decision.
After court approval
Ready for the course?
Bright Driving Safety is TDLR Course Provider #CP1265. The online course is $25; court costs and driving-record fees are separate. Submit your certificate and all documents required by your court on time.