Texas defensive driving course›Ticket dismissal›San Antonio
Got a San Antonio 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 mostSan Antonio-area tickets aren't handled by the City of San Antonio. Each of these 25 courts sets its own deadline and fee.
Stopped outside city limits by a constable or sheriff's deputy? Your ticket goes to a Bexar County Justice of the Peace court instead. Find your JP court.
By the appearance date on your citation
- San Antonio MunicipalAppearance dateYou'll need a certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS — most drivers do not have this ready.Full court steps →
- Alamo HeightsAppearance dateCourt fee: $144 ($169 school zone)Alamo Heights charges $144 ($169 school zone) including a $10 admin fee — request by your appearance date.Full court steps →
- Balcones HeightsAppearance dateCourt fee: $144Balcones Heights takes DSC requests only in writing — email or in person, never by phone. $144 fee.Full court steps →
- Castle HillsAppearance dateCourt fee: $144 ($169 school zone)Castle Hills says don't order your driving record until the court approves you. $144 ($169 school zone).Full court steps →
- China GroveAppearance dateChina Grove (Bexar County, FM-1516) hasn't posted its DSC fee and is open Mon–Thu — call (210) 648-4923 by your appearance date.Full court steps →
- ConverseAppearance dateCourt fee: $144Converse takes DSC applications online but payment is due within 24 hours of approval. $144 fee.Full court steps →
- ElmendorfAppearance dateElmendorf (Bexar County, US-181 SE of San Antonio) takes a DSC affidavit by your appearance date — call (210) 635-8210 for court costs; 90 days.Full court steps →
- Fair Oaks RanchAppearance dateFair Oaks Ranch (I-10 NW of San Antonio) takes DSC requests in person or by mail only — never pay online or it's a conviction; 90 days.Full court steps →
- Grey ForestAppearance dateGrey Forest (Bexar County, Scenic Loop near Helotes) hasn't posted its DSC fee and meets monthly — email or call (210) 695-3261 ext. 2.Full court steps →
- HelotesAppearance dateCourt fee: $144Helotes needs a notarized affidavit by certified mail (waived if you sign in person). $144 fee.Full court steps →
- Hill Country VillageAppearance dateCourt fee: $144Hill Country Village (Bexar County, US-281 N) charges $144 due at request — don't start the course before approval; 90 days.Full court steps →
- Hollywood ParkAppearance dateCourt fee: $144Hollywood Park (Bexar County, US-281 N) charges $144 — request by email or mail before your appearance date; 90 days, Type 3A record.Full court steps →
- KirbyAppearance dateKirby's court page is still under construction and posts no DSC fee — request through the clerk before your monthly court date.Full court steps →
- Leon ValleyAppearance dateCourt fee: $144 ($169 school zone)Leon Valley needs a notarized request form and $144 ($169 school zone) by your appearance date — call before paying online.Full court steps →
- Live OakAppearance dateCourt fee: $144Live Oak charges a flat $144, no personal checks, and paying online is a conviction. Get court approval first.Full court steps →
- Olmos ParkAppearance dateOlmos Park (Bexar County, near downtown San Antonio) hasn't posted its DSC fee — submit your certificate by email, fax, mail, or in person; call (210) 824-3281.Full court steps →
- Saint HedwigAppearance dateSaint Hedwig (Bexar County, FM-1346) hasn't posted its DSC fee and meets monthly — call (210) 667-9568 by your appearance date to request it.Full court steps →
- Sandy Oaks City OfAppearance dateCourt fee: $141Sandy Oaks (Bexar County, SE of San Antonio) charges $141 by money order — contact the court by your appearance date; 90 days to finish.Full court steps →
- SelmaAppearance dateCourt fee: $144 ($169 school zone)Selma's high-traffic I-35 court charges $144 ($169 school zone) and bars CDL holders even before the judge.Full court steps →
- Shavano ParkAppearance dateShavano Park's NW Military/1604 court takes DSC requests by your appearance date — fee due at request.Full court steps →
- SomersetAppearance dateSomerset (Bexar County, SW of San Antonio) charges a $10 admin fee plus court costs by mail or in person — no fax/email, no extensions.Full court steps →
- Terrell HillsAppearance dateCourt fee: $144 ($169 school zone)Terrell Hills (San Antonio enclave) charges $144 ($169 school zone) — request in person or by mail with a notarized form by your court date.Full court steps →
- Universal CityAppearance dateUniversal City's mail-in DSC request needs photocopies, payment, and a stamped envelope — and 90 days means 90 days.Full court steps →
- Von OrmyAppearance dateVon Ormy (Bexar County, I-35 SW) — contact the court before paying online; a 60-day completion window and a $25 school-zone surcharge apply.Full court steps →
- WindcrestAppearance dateCourt fee: $144Windcrest takes DSC requests by email and charges a flat $144 — court approval required first.Full court steps →
Not one of these 25? Search every Texas court in our directory.
How do you get a San Antonio ticket dismissed?
Four steps, the same at every San Antonio-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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
The court cost is typically up to about $144 ($169 in a school zone), set by each court — some Bexar-area courts charge less. The TDLR-approved course is separate; ours is $25. See your court's page for the exact figure.
Can I take the San Antonio defensive driving course online?
Yes. After the court approves your request, a TDLR-approved 6-hour course can be done fully online and the certificate submitted. Every San Antonio-area court accepts a state-approved online course.
My ticket is from Converse / Alamo Heights / Leon Valley, not San Antonio. Does that matter?
The legal steps are the same, but you deal with that city's court, which sets its own fee, request method, and deadlines. Open its page in the table above.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Usually 90 days after the court grants your 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.
Keep reading
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.