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Driving Safety Course (DSC) or Motorcycle Operator Training Course (MOTC) Information

  1. To request Driver Safety Course (DSC) or Motorcycle Operating Training Couse (MOTC), you must: 
    •  Enter a plea of Guilty or No Contest before the appearance date on the citation
      •  If mailing your request, include a SIGNED and NOTARIZED affidavit along with your plea. You can obtain this affidavit by contacting the court listed on your citation. Mailed requests must be postmarked on or before the appearance date on your citation.
    •  Submit payment for Court Costs (call the Court for the amount) + $10.00 non-refundable DSC Reimbursement Fee.
    •  Provide valid proof of insurance with your name on the policy.
    •  Provide proof of a valid Texas non-commercial driver's license or be an active-duty member/dependent of the U.S. Military Forces and present proof. 
  2. Upon approval from the court, you will be required to provide the following documents within 90 days:

The following are disqualified for DSC/MOTC:

  •  Charges that are not eligible for dismissal through DSC or MOTC include: 
    • Speeding 25 mph over limit or more than 94 mph
    • Passing a School Bus while loading/unloading children
    • Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Vehicle Damage
    • Failure to Give Information and Render Aid after an Accident
    • Construction/Maintenance Work Zone offenses with workers present
  • If you are currently taking or have taken DSC/MOTC to have a ticket dismissed in the last 12 months, you are not eligible.
  • CDL holders are not eligible for DSC/MOTC dismissal.

Payment Method for All Transactions

Exact Cash (if paying in person), Money Order, Cashier's Check, Personal Check (No Temporary Checks) or Credit/Debit Card (plus Convenience Fee).

Some Online Credit/Debit Card Payments can be made through our Online Payments Portal

Alternate Methods to Satisfy Judgment

An indigent defendant convicted of a fine-only offense may seek alternative methods of satisfying the judgment. These include:

  • A payment plan 
  • Performance of community service
  • Reduction/waiver of the fine and/or court cost 
  • A Defendant may be entitled to jail credit if the Defendant was confined in jail or prison after committing the offense

Anyone interested in these options should contact the Court for further information.

Schedule of Fines

Violations listed below may be eligible for dismissal under certain circumstances. See "Offenses Subject to Dismissal" section below for further information.

PERSONS UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE AND OFFENSES CONCERNING MINORS MUST CONTACT COURT

Violation                                                                                                                Total Costs/Fines/Fees
Speeding/ Speeding in School Zone                                                                                            Call Court
Ran Red Light or Stop Sign $286.00
Unsafe Speed/Fail to Control Speed $336.00
Any Offense in a Construction Zone/Work Zone with workers present                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Call Court
No Driver's License $180.00
No Seatbelt - Driver/Passenger 15 yrs.+ $186.00
No Seatbelt - Operator allow Minor (Under 17 yrs.) without restraint $286.00
Child Under 8 Not in Safety Seat - 1st Offense $286.00
All Other Violations Not Listed Call Court
Violations listed below may be eligible for dismissal under certain circumstances. See "Offenses Subject to Dismissal" section below for further information 
Expired License Plate/Registration $181.00                                                 
Expired Driver's License $233.00
Fail to Change Address on Driver's License $188.00
Fail to Display Driver's License $236.00
Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility - 1st Offense $266.00
Disabled Parking $516.00 or $521.00
Offenses Subject to Dismissal with proof of compliance (receipt) and payment of Dismissal Compliance FineDismissal Compliance Fine
Operate Vehicle without Regis. Insignia - No Registration
This charge may be dismissed if corrected by appearance date
$10.00
Wrong/Obscured/Operation of Vehicle Without License Plate
This charge may be dismissed if corrected by appearance date
$10.00
Expired License Plate/Registration
This charge may be dismissed if corrected by 20th business day after offense date or by appearance date with proof of registration and penalty paid
$20.00
Expired Driver's License
This charge may be dismissed if corrected by 20th business day after offense date or by the appearance date
$20.00
Fail to Change Name/Address on D.L.
This charge may be dismissed if corrected by 20th business day after offense date
$20.00
Fail to Display Driver's License 
This charge shall be dismissed if proof of valid D.L. is supplied for offense date
$10.00
Violation of Special Restrictions/Endorsement D.L.
This charge may be dismissed if DPS removes the restriction/endorsement by appearance date with proof
$10.00
Equipment Violation
This charge may be dismissed if corrected by Appearance Date -This excludes Commercial Vehicles
$10.00
Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility
This charge may be dismissed with proof of Insurance coverage valid at the time of offense at no charge
$0.00
Display expired disabled parking placard- expired less than 60 days
This charge shall be dismissed if corrected by 20th business day after offense date or by appearance date
$20.00

WARNINGS:
IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR IN COURT, OR FAIL TO PAY AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A WARRANT MAY BE ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST WITH A WARRANT REIMBURSEMENT FEE OF $50.00 ADDED FOR EACH CHARGE.

YOU MAY BE DENIED THE RENEWAL OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO OBTAIN ONE, AND MAY BE ASSESSED A $10.00 OMNI REIMBURSEMENT FEE FOR EACH CASE AND/OR YOUR CASE(S) MAY BE FORWARDED TO A COLLECTION AGENCY.

IF ANY PART OF THE FINE OR COURT COSTS IS PAID MORE THAN 30 DAYS AFTER A JUDGMENT OR ORDER TO PAY IS ENTERED, A $15.00 TIME PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT FEE SHALL BE ASSESSED.

For more information, call the court listed on your citation or visit their website

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
Judge Yvonne M. Williams
4717 Heflin Lane, Suite 107
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 854-7700
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/justices-of-peace/jp1 

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
Judge Randall Slagle
10409 Burnet Rd., Suite 180
Austin, TX 78758-4427
(512) 854-4545
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/justices-of-peace/jp2

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
Judge Sylvia Holmes
8656 B W. Hwy 71, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 854-6763
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/justices-of-peace/jp3

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4
Judge Raúl A. González
4011 McKinney Falls Parkway Suite 1200
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 854-9479
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/justices-of-peace/jp4

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5
Judge Rick “Rico” Olivo
1000 Guadalupe St., Room 112
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 854-9049
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/justices-of-peace/jp5

Contact JP

Precinct 1
Judge Yvonne M. Williams

Precinct 2
Judge Randall Slagle

Precinct 3
Judge Sylvia Holmes

Precinct 4
Judge Raùl Arturo González

Precinct 5
Judge Rick Rico Olivo

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TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 12.7 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $34.51.