Guide: Texas defensive driving
Texas defensive driving: get court permission first
Texas law allows dismissal of one ticket per 12 months via a defensive driving course. The court decides whether you qualify.
- 1 per year
- One ticket dismissed per 12 months maximum
- 6 hours
- Both the online and audio courses
Aceable, Texas Defensive Driving Courses, read Oct 5, 2026. See source
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The court permission step
Texas law allows you to dismiss one moving traffic violation per 12 months by completing a state-approved defensive driving course. However, you must get permission from the court before you enroll - enrolling without it does not count1.
Aceable offers two formats: an online course at $49 listed ($29 with offer shown) and a hands-free audio course at $64 listed ($39 with offer shown). Both are 6 hours and TDLR-approved.
Texas defensive driving course options
| Format | Length | Aceable listed price | With offer shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online course1 | 6 hours | $49 | $29 |
| Hands-free audio course1 | 6 hours | $64 | $39 |
| Source | Aceable, Texas Defensive Driving CoursesRead Oct 5, 2026 | Aceable listed priceRead Oct 5, 2026 | Aceable offer shownRead Oct 5, 2026 |
Read October 5, 2026. Get court permission before enrolling. Offers change.
How to use defensive driving in Texas
Step 1
Get permission from the court
Contact the court on the citation before enrolling. Skipping this step means the course does not count toward dismissal.
Step 2
Complete the 6-hour course
Online or hands-free audio, both TDLR-approved through Aceable.
Step 3
Submit the certificate to the court
The court dismisses the ticket once it receives your completion certificate.
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