Requesting a Dismissal

You may request dismissal of your citation if you are charged with the following offense(s):

• Expired driver’s license/Failure to change name or address on driver’s license
  • You may request a dismissal if you meet the following terms:
    • Renew/correct your license within 20 business days of the date you were cited
    • Present the license renewal receipt along with a $20 dismissal fee within 20 business days of the date you were cited
• Expired motor vehicle registration
  • You may request a dismissal if you meet the following terms:
    • Renew your registration within 20 business days of the date you were cited
    • Provide a legible receipt that identifies the vehicle registered and the payment of the required penalty fee to your county tax office
    • Present the receipt along with a $20 dismissal fee within 20 business days of the date you were cited
• Failure to display driver’s license
  • You must submit proof within 20 business days that you did have a valid driver’s license on the date you were cited. If these conditions are met then the offense can be dismissed with a $10 dismissal fee.
• Failure to maintain insurance
  • To request a dismissal, you must submit the following proof within 20 business days of the date you were cited:  
  • A copy of an insurance card showing you are a listed driver and you had coverage at the date and time of the violation, and the car is listed as a covered vehicle.  Upon verification of the proof provided the offense may be dismissed at no charge.
  •  If you did not have insurance on the date and time of the violation, and you have purchased a valid Texas Liability Insurance Policy, you may be able to request Deferred Disposition to keep this offense from effecting your driving record.  Please contact the Court Clerks’ Office.