Good place to vote…read more EXCEPT! You will have to take your belt off to enter. Ugh! But the easy enough to make my way to basement to vote...

To start off, nowhere online does it say "No Vapes", it's stapled at the bottom of the courthouse…read moreRule as you enter the building and You will be denied entry with it and have to go back to your Vehicle and leave it there. Secondly, do not Wear clothing with a permanently attached Belt, you will be denied Entry, the Security will raise their Voice at You like that will make the Belt magically not be permanently attached. Lastly, be very mindful that the security Staff have a Mount Everest size Chip on their Shoulders, apparently making Eye Contact Warrants a Strip Search for Jury Duty. I'm all for doing my "Civic Duty" but when you are Talked down to like You are a Child, at that point I question My Civic Duty. I'm still trying to Wrap My Mind around how a Belt is deemed a threat.

I've been here twice now, both times to visit the tax-assessors office to get a license plate (for…read moremy car, then my motorcycle), as I am a recent new resident to Texas. The parking lot is quite spacious; you won't have difficulty finding a place to park. Expect to go through a security checkpoint much like at an airport when you enter the building-- you'll need to remove things in your pockets and the like. The security team is pretty friendly though and will even make small talk to add comfort to the situation. The first time I went there was no line at all at the tax assessor's office. The second time there was a semi-sizeable line (approximately a dozen folks ahead of us) but it moved quickly! The clerks are polite and efficient. I do suggest bringing a checkbook if you have one to avoid a fee for the use of credit/debit card. This building is quite an aesthetic one for a government building and they made quite the effort to spread Christmas cheer with their decorations! Even the clerks had decorated their cubicles with their own fun festive flair.

The e-filing system feels unfair to many consumers, especially those already struggling…read morefinancially. If a filing is rejected for a small mistake, the fees are still taken immediately, yet refunds can take days or even weeks. Meanwhile, court deadlines continue running. This creates unnecessary hardship for people dealing with urgent legal matters like evictions or family court issues. Many people cannot afford to have hundreds of dollars tied up while trying to correct a simple filing error. The process should help people access justice, not discourage them from pursuing it.

Very cool old courthouse, worth a stroll through after filling up on BBQ at the Old 300. Parking is…read morepretty easy on three of the four sides of the building. Inside there's a Visitor's Center that's well-stocked with brochures, and lots of old pictures to look at. This building's been everything from a bank to a hospital, it's really a part of this community's history!

Wonderful venue! We had a 100 guest family reunion, and there was plenty of room in the old…read morecourtroom for everyone! We were able to set up way before the party, and the staff on call was excellent, and easy to work with! The whole family treasured the history throughout the building, and was swept away by the BBQ by Old 300! We highly recommend for all parties or events!

Grew up in Yoakum but never took the time to see what Gonzales had to offer. There were a few…read morehistorical plaques, memorial stones, and informational boards displayed on the property. The courthouse is also very close to Texas Heroes Square, Confederate Square, and the County Jail Museum. Definitely worth spending a few hours in downtown.

My wife and I came here with the Grandbaby on our Texas Courthouse run in the 1st part of April…read more The Gonzales County Courthouse in Gonzales is a great example of a late 1800's style architecture for a Texas County Courthouse. Beautiful little town and area, even prettier Courthouse!

Judge Chu was a great option to officiate our wedding! Beautiful external on the courthouse and a…read moregreat experience.

There isn't much to say about a government-run facility so I will just lay out the basics. The…read moreguards were really nice and informative. They have a metal detector at the front but it is quite painless and fast! There is barely any parking around the building so it is better for you to find a parking garage or lot nearby and just walk there. The restrooms were clean and all the staff was really friendly. Unfortunately the judge called the jury bystanders in 55 minutes after the initial stated time listed in the hearing letter. That was a bummer ... but then the judge explained why we had to wait so that was nice. Lots of construction nearby so be ready to walk through some dirty/dusty/muddy streets.

I don't like Bexar County Courts, because of their relationship with River City Bail Bonds. Along…read morethese lines, River City has played it dirty, at least 18 times throughout the duration of the Bail Bonds Period. And I had to report this to the Police. For instance, on 3 occasions whenever I checked in, and I received a text message the very next day saying that I did not actually check- in. In 2 instances, River City Bail Bonds was outside when I called, and I don't know if Kristy and/or Misty logged in the check-in phone call. They indicated that they would log my call the very next day. In one instance, I requested a letter of dismissal, but the letter that River City provided was really vague and it did not actually dismiss the charges. Several weeks in a row. I made anywhere from 3 to 9 phone calls on each check-in day (on Thursdays) and absolutely no one picked up the phone. This might have happened across 7 check-in days/weeks. In one instance, an individual picked up the phone and immediately hung up without acknowledging me. In a few instances, I dialed the phone number that River City Bail Bonds was texting me through... This phone number was (1-833-682-8824). This number was a perfectly functioning phone number and it rang each time I dialed it, but absolutely no one picked up despite making dozens of phone calls week-over-week, for multiple weeks. Then one day, River City Bail Bonds notified me via e-mail, saying that I had not checked in at all for the past few weeks. During that phone call, I let them know that I had made dozens of calls to the (1-833-682-8824) phone number which they had been texting me through. Then they suggested that that particular phone number did not work with them. At this point, I returned to the following phone number (1-830-491-5245) to make check-in phone calls. Additionally, I believe that one of my meetings with the Judge, was way too extemporaneous... I e-mailed Bexar County Courthouse to ask about the meeting time, and this was never really provided to me. Then the morning of the scheduled meeting, they sent me the meeting time in a very extemporaneous fashion. And I barely caught it. I was approx. 24 minutes late to the second meeting with the judge. A few additional points here. Google indicates that a minor harassment charge should only last 90 to 120 days, whereas I have been in this system for over 10 months. And believe it or not, I was a Texas Foster Youth throughout the 90's for almost a decade. So I believe that I'm somewhat of a minority. And last but not least, the way that River City Bail Bonds has acted... And the way that others around me have acted throughout the Bail Bonds Period, leads me to believe that maybe there is a considerable amt. of money in putting me behind bars.... And to let you know, I'm a stand up type of a guy who was secured and implemented multiple federally funded R01 research Grants throughout the duration of my career. These grants have centered on research ethics and various community interventions. Sincerely, Jason

I've cleared up several traffic violations here. Each time it has been a piece of cake! There never…read moreseems to be a line when I go so someone can help right away. The bailiffs have always been friendly and helpful. The paperwork itself has always been clear and straightforward as explained by the professional staff. Obviously, this isn't a place I'd like to frequent; it all moved pretty quick when you are there.

The benefits of living in a rural area are government employees who actually care and take the time…read moreto speak with you as a person. Lines are short. Courtesy is high. Customer service is top notch.

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The courthouse and the surrounding plaza are well-worth visiting. There are plenty of historical…read moreplaques and statues situated around the area. I spent the time walking around observing the history and taking pictures. Once inside the courthouse, I was allowed upstairs to visit the original courtroom. Of course I was ecstatic about the opportunity. If you live in the area, don't pass up the chance to learn about the city and county in which you live. You will be pleased to learn the founding and evolution of the surrounding areas.

I needed some Probate records from Williamson County Chancery Court. Kelsey Dugger answered the…read morephone and emailed me the records within 3 minutes! She was fantastic.