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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approves all defensive driving courses in Texas. Our Provider License is CP206. Here is the complete step-by-step process to dismiss your Texas traffic ticket with our $25 online defensive driving course.
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Before enrolling in any defensive driving course, you must contact your court and request permission. This is a requirement under Texas law — you cannot simply take the course and submit it without prior court approval.
Contact the court listed on your traffic citation on or before your scheduled appearance date. Inform the court that you wish to plead guilty or no contest to the violation and request permission to complete a TDLR-approved defensive driving course for ticket dismissal.
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Call, visit, or check the court's online portal
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Call, visit, or check the court's online portal
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Required for ticket dismissal eligibility
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Mention "TDLR-approved defensive driving" specifically
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Typically 90 days from your plea date
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Some courts require a signed affidavit
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Once you have court permission, register immediately at TicketDismissalTexas.com. Our texas defensive driving course costs exactly $25 — the minimum fee set by Texas Education Code Section 1001.352. There are no hidden fees, processing charges, or upsells.
Our course is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Provider License CP206. This means our certificate is legally recognized by all 254 Texas courts for ticket dismissal purposes.
You have up to 90 days (or your court’s specific deadline) to complete the course after enrollment. We recommend completing it as quickly as possible to give yourself time to gather the Type 3A driving record and submit to court before the deadline.
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Texas Law Reference
Texas Education Code Chapter 1001, Section 1001.352 sets the minimum defensive driving course fee at $25. Our course is priced at exactly the legal minimum.
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The 6-hour defensive driving course is designed to be completed at your own pace — any device, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Watch video lessons and complete short multiple-choice quizzes after each chapter. You can retake quizzes as many times as needed — 99.9% pass rate.
While completing the course, also order your Type 3A certified driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Most Texas courts require this as part of your ticket dismissal submission.
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Video-based lessons — easy to follow
Short chapter quizzes — no final exam
Full English & Spanish support
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The moment you complete the final chapter of your course, your official certificate of completion is emailed to you immediately — not in hours, not in days. Print it out or save the digital copy.
Submit your completion certificate along with your Type 3A certified driving record to the court before your deadline. Once the court reviews your documents, your Texas traffic ticket will be dismissed and no points will be added to your driving record.
Your certificate includes your name, course completion date, Provider License CP206, and all information courts need to process your dismissal. Remember: you received court permission to take this course by pleading no contest or guilty — this certificate completes that process. If you also want an insurance discount, forward your certificate to your insurer as well.
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Emailed the moment you finish your final chapter
--- Documents You Need
Most Texas courts require two documents to process your ticket dismissal. Make sure you have both ready before your court deadline:
Your official completion certificate from our TDLR-approved course (CP206). This is emailed to you instantly when you finish the course. It includes your name, completion date, our TDLR Provider License number CP206, and the course details required by Texas courts.
You get this automatically — print it or use the digital PDF.
A Type 3A certified driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is required by most — but not all — Texas courts. This is a separate government document that shows your official Texas driving history. It is not included in the course fee.
Order it online at the Texas DPS website. Processing typically takes 2–5 days.
Always confirm the exact document requirements with your specific court — some courts have additional forms or different requirements. Read our full FAQ →
--- Eligibility Check
Texas law allows most drivers to use a TDLR-approved defensive driving course for ticket dismissal once every 12 months. Check your eligibility below:
Not sure about your specific situation? Read our full FAQ or contact us directly.
--- FAQ
These are the most common questions Texas drivers ask about the ticket dismissal process and our course. Every answer is based on current Texas law.
You may use a Texas defensive driving course for ticket dismissal once every 12 months. The 12-month period is measured from the date you completed your most recent course — not from when you received the current ticket. There is no limit to completing the course for insurance discount purposes only — that can be done at any time.
Texas law (Texas Education Code Chapter 1001) sets the minimum course fee at $25. Our course is exactly $25 — the absolute lowest price Texas law allows. There are no hidden fees or upsells.
Yes! Our course is 100% online. You can complete it on any smartphone, tablet, or computer — at home, at work, or anywhere with internet. No classroom required. Available 24/7. Learn more about our online course →
6 hours — the shortest course length allowed by Texas law. You can complete it all in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions over up to 90 days. Your progress is saved automatically every time you log out.
Instantly. The moment you complete the final lesson, your official certificate of completion is emailed to you immediately. You can print it or forward it directly to your court and insurance company — no waiting for mail.
Yes! Many Texas insurance providers including GEICO, State Farm, USAA, Allstate, and AAA offer up to a 10% discount for completing a TDLR-approved defensive driving course. Submit your certificate to your insurer to claim the discount. Learn about insurance discounts →
You can use a TDLR-approved defensive driving course for ticket dismissal once every 12 months. The 12-month period is measured from the date you last completed the course, not from when you got the ticket.
--- Ready to Start?
You now know exactly how the process works. The next step is simple: get court permission and enroll. Our TDLR-approved course (CP206) starts immediately — any device, anytime, in English or Spanish.