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.