Defensive driving for a Travis County Justice Courts ticket
Tickets written by the Travis County Sheriff, constables or state troopers usually go to one of five Justice of the Peace precincts. The precinct is printed on your citation.
Before the appearance date on your citation. A mailed request must be postmarked on or before that date.
The court decides. We are a course provider, not the court.
Who the court says can ask
- Not for speeding 25 mph or more over the limit, or over 94 mph
- Not for passing a school bus that is loading or unloading children
- Not for leaving the scene of an accident or failing to give information and aid
- Not for work zone offenses with workers present
- Not if you took a course to dismiss a ticket in the last 12 months
- Not for commercial driver license holders
Steps for this court
Plead guilty or no contest before the appearance date. If you mail the request, include the signed and notarized affidavit from your precinct.
Court costs plus a $10.00 non-refundable reimbursement fee. Call your precinct for the exact amount.
A valid Texas non-commercial license, or military ID, and proof of insurance with your name on the policy.
The signed Court Copy of your certificate and a Type 3A driving record.
Court contact
- Precinct 1: 4717 Heflin Lane, Suite 107, Austin, TX 78721 · (512) 854-7700
- Precinct 2: 10409 Burnet Rd., Suite 180, Austin, TX 78758 · (512) 854-4545
- Precinct 3: 8656 B W. Hwy 71, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78735 · (512) 854-6763
- Precinct 4: 4011 McKinney Falls Parkway, Suite 1200, Austin, TX 78744 · (512) 854-9479
- Precinct 5: 1000 Guadalupe St., Room 112, Austin, TX 78701 · (512) 854-9049
Source: Travis County Justices of the Peace, checked November 10, 2026. Courts change fees and rules, so confirm with the court before you act.
Questions about Travis County Justice Courts
Which precinct has my ticket?
The court name and address are printed on the citation. Call that precinct, not another one.
How long do I have after approval?
The county says the documents are due within 90 days.
Which driving record do I need?
Type 3A from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Our course is not open yet. The Texas defensive driving course opens after the TDLR approves it.
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