Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center: Cell Phone Rules, Parking & What to Know (2026)
Confirmed on official source
Short answer: We found no building-specific rule for Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, so the Travis County county-wide rule applies: allowed on silent. Call ahead to confirm. Checked
| Address | 509 W. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701 |
|---|---|
| Cases heard here | criminal |
| Cell phones | Allowed on silent (county-wide rule; no building-specific rule found) |
| Parking | Metered street parking around the building (meters take coins and credit/debit cards). No reserved juror parking; jurors may request a meter permit or a free CapMetro pass. |
| County court site | www.txcourts.gov/ ↗ |
County-wide rules for jurors, dress code and security lines: Travis County courthouse guide.
Other Travis County Courthouse Buildings
- Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility
- Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center
- Travis County Probate Court
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my phone into Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center?
We found no building-specific rule for Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, so the Travis County county-wide rule applies: allowed on silent. Call ahead to confirm.
Where is Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center?
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center is at 509 W. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701.
Where do I park at Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center?
Metered street parking around the building (meters take coins and credit/debit cards). No reserved juror parking; jurors may request a meter permit or a free CapMetro pass.