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Got a El Paso ticket? Don't pay it yet.
You can likely get it dismissed and kept off your record with a 6-hour defensive driving course. But you have to ask the court first, by the appearance date on your citation.
So the first question isn't how. It's which court has your ticket, and how long do you have?
By Road Ready Safety, TDLR-licensed provider CP1234 · Court rules checked August 4, 2026
Which court has your ticket, and how long do you have?
It's the court printed on your citation, and manyEl Paso-area tickets aren't handled by the City of El Paso. Each of these 6 courts sets its own deadline and fee.
Stopped outside city limits by a constable or sheriff's deputy? Your ticket goes to a El Paso County Justice of the Peace court instead. Find your JP court.
By the appearance date on your citation
- El Paso MunicipalAppearance dateYou'll need a certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS — most drivers do not have this ready.Full court steps →
- AnthonyAppearance dateAnthony Municipal Court (El Paso County, TX — on the TX–NM line at I-10) hasn't posted its DSC fee — call (915) 886-3272 or email AMC@townofanthonytx.org by your appearance date to request dismissal.Full court steps →
- ClintAppearance dateGot a ticket in Clint (El Paso County, SE metro)? The Clint Municipal Court hasn't posted its DSC fee — call (915) 851-3146 by your appearance date to confirm the amount and request the driving safety course option. Complete a TDLR-approved course and submit your certificate to get the ticket dismissed.Full court steps →
- Horizon CityAppearance dateHorizon City Municipal Court (El Paso County, I-10 east) handles traffic ticket dismissals via Driver Safety Course — the court hasn't posted its DSC fee online, so call (915) 852-1048 before your appearance date.Full court steps →
- San ElizarioAppearance dateSan Elizario Municipal Court (El Paso County) hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (915) 302-2050 before your appearance date to confirm.Full court steps →
- SocorroAppearance dateCourt fee: $144Socorro accepts DSC requests by email — $144 court fee, and both completion documents must be submitted together.Full court steps →
Not one of these 6? Search every Texas court in our directory.
How do you get a El Paso ticket dismissed?
Four steps, the same at every El Paso-area court. Only the deadlines and fees change.
- 1Ask the courtRequest defensive driving instead of paying.By your court's deadline
- 2Pay the court feeUsually $144, or $169 in a school zone.When the court approves you
- 3Take a 6-hour courseAny TDLR-approved course, fully online. Ours is $25.Within 90 days
- 4Send in your proofYour certificate plus a certified DPS Type 3A driving record.Before day 90
Can you take defensive driving for your ticket?
Most drivers can, once every 12 months. Four situations rule it out.
You're likely eligible if you have
- A valid Texas driver license
- Proof of insurance
- No dismissal in the last 12 months
- A plea of guilty or no contest
It's off the table if you were
- Going 25+ mph over (or 95+ mph)
- Driving on a CDL
- Passing a stopped school bus
- In a work zone with workers present
How much does it cost to dismiss a El Paso ticket?
Usually about $144 to the court, plus the DPS record and the course. The court fee is the same whichever course you pick. The course is the only part you shop for.
What does Road Ready Safety charge?
$25, and that's the only number you'll see at checkout.
- The 6-hour TDLR-approved course (CP1234) Verify on TDLR ↗
- Certificate the moment you finish, court and insurance copies
- Unlimited quiz retakes
- No delivery, rush or record fees
- Full refund if you request it before you complete the course or get your certificate
- Two costs we can't include: the court's fee and the DPS record, because the court and DPS collect those. Our full pricing policy
Quick answers
How much does it cost to dismiss a ticket in El Paso?
The court cost is typically up to about $144 ($169 in a school zone), set by each court — some El Paso-area courts charge less. The TDLR-approved course is separate; ours is $25. Check your court's page for the exact amount.
Can I take the El Paso defensive driving course online?
Yes. Once the court approves your request, a TDLR-approved 6-hour course can be completed fully online. Every El Paso-area court accepts a state-approved online course.
My ticket is from Socorro / Horizon City / San Elizario, not El Paso. Does that change things?
The legal steps are the same, but you deal with that city's court — each with its own fee, request method, and deadlines. Open its page in the table above.
How long do I have to finish?
Generally 90 days after the court approves the request. Request the course by your appearance date first, and don't pay the ticket — paying is a guilty plea and a conviction.
Does a dismissal keep it off my insurance?
Yes. A driving safety course dismissal keeps the charge off your driving record under Texas law, so it can't raise your insurance — unlike paying, which is a conviction.
Can a course website approve me for defensive driving?
No. Only the court on your citation can. Course providers, including us, and directory sites cannot grant it; they can only tell you how to ask.
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General information, not legal advice. Courts set their own fees and deadlines, so confirm with the court on your citation. Sources: Tex. Code Crim. Proc. ch. 45A; each court's published procedures. Road Ready Safety is a TDLR-licensed course provider (CP1234), not a court. Last updated August 4, 2026.