Texas Traffic School Requirements
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Texas’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This page is general information, not legal advice.
In Texas, eligibility for traffic school—formally known as Driving Safety Course dismissal—is governed by state statute and depends on several specific criteria. A driver must possess a valid driver's license at the time of the offense. The driver must enter a plea of guilty or no contest to the citation. The course cannot have been completed within the prior 12 months; this frequency limitation means drivers are generally restricted to taking the course once every 12 months. Additionally, the speeding violation must not exceed 25 miles per hour over the posted limit.
Drivers approved for Driving Safety Course dismissal have 90 days from the date of eligibility to complete the course. Completion within this timeframe is necessary for the citation to be dismissed.
The specific rules governing traffic school eligibility in Texas are established by state statute. For the exact citation and current text of these regulations, drivers should consult the state's official statutes or visit the relevant Texas government webpage. Because eligibility can depend on factors including the specific offense charged, an individual's driving record, and whether the court handling the citation permits dismissal, drivers should confirm their eligibility directly with the traffic court managing their case or contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility / notes | Driving Safety Course dismissal: valid license, plead guilty/no-contest, not taken in prior 12 mo, speeding not >25 mph over. 90 days to complete. |
| Frequency | once / 12 months |
| Points effect | dismisses citation |
| Governing statute | your state’s official statutes |
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Informational only — not legal advice. Traffic-school eligibility, point-reduction rules, and court procedures vary by state, by court, and by offense, and change over time. Nothing here is a specific statute citation or a determination about your case. Before you act, confirm the current rule with the traffic court handling your citation or your state DMV, and refer to your state’s official statutes for the governing law. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.