Texas: Full Rule Record
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.
Texas allows eligible drivers to dismiss one citation every 12 months through a defensive driving course. The mechanism is citation dismissal, and the course satisfies the traffic violation on the driving record rather than leaving it marked as a conviction.
Cost and course duration vary by approved provider and court jurisdiction. Drivers should consult the Texas Department of Public Safety's official resources and contact their local court or approved course provider directly to confirm current fees, class hours, and eligibility requirements for their specific citation. This information is provided for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Mechanism | Citation dismissal |
| What that means | course dismisses/removes the citation (court diversion) |
| 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 |
| Confidence | High |
Primary source: https://www.txdmv.gov/. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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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.