Making An Appearance

Defendants have 20 business days from the date of the citation, to make an initial appearance in person, by mail, or by attorney representation. Please allow 3-5 business days before appearing in person.

Failure to Appear on or Before Your Response Date
Failing to appear on or before your appearance date may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest, additional charges for failure to appear, and a fine increase.

How to Take Care of a Citation

  

Options for Adults 18 years or older

    Option 1 - Pay the Fine

    Option 2 - Request Deferred Disposition

    Option 3 - Request Driving Safety Course 

    Option 4 - Request a Court Date

    Option 5 - Compliance or Insurance Dismissals

  

Juveniles and Minors 17 years or younger must

Request a Court Date Online
  

Driver Record Points

 All moving violation convictions are reported to the State and may incur penalty points and/or surcharges. See a

 

list of violations that add points to a Texas driver record.