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Austin Municipal Court permission for defensive driving
I received a speeding ticket in Austin. Do I need court permission before starting the Texas defensive driving course?
Hello Elena, Yes, under Texas law you must formally request permission from the Austin Municipal Court before taking the course to dismiss a citation: - Submit your plea of no contest (nolo contendere) or guilty to the court along with proof of valid non-commercial driver's license and Texas insurance - Pay the court administrative fee before the appearance date listed on your citation - Once the Austin court approves your defensive driving request, you typically have 90 days to complete our state-approved course and order your certified Type 3A driving record from the Texas DPS. Texas Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!