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How to Dismiss a Traffic Ticket in Lubbock with Defensive Driving
Short answer: to dismiss a Lubbock-area traffic ticket, request a driving safety course from the court on or before your appearance date, complete a TDLR-approved 6-hour course within 90 days, and submit your certificate plus a certified DPS driving record. The charge is then dismissed and kept off your record.
The catch: a ticket "in Lubbock" might actually be at one of the surrounding South Plains city courts — and each sets its own fee and process. Here's what's the same everywhere and how the local courts differ.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Each court sets its own fees, deadlines, and procedures — confirm with the specific court on your citation. Road Ready Safety is a TDLR-licensed course provider, not a court.
"Lubbock" isn't one court
Read the court name on your citation. The City of Lubbock runs its own court; the surrounding Lubbock County cities each run theirs.
Besides the City of Lubbock Municipal Court, Lubbock County includes Wolfforth, Shallowater, Idalou, New Deal, Slaton, Ransom Canyon, and Buffalo Springs. The city where you were stopped is your court.
Tickets written by a DPS trooper or sheriff's deputy on county roads or the interstate outside the city limits go to a Lubbock County Justice of the Peace court. Same general process, different office.
What's the same at every Lubbock-area court
Texas law sets the core rules, so the basic path to a dismissal is the same no matter which Lubbock-area court has your ticket:
- • Request the course by your appearance/answer date — the date on your citation. Don't pay first: paying is a guilty plea and a conviction.
- • You need a valid Texas driver license and proof of insurance, and you plead guilty or no contest.
- • You can use it once every 12 months. It's not available for speeding 25+ mph over the limit (or 95+ mph), CDL holders, passing a school bus, or work-zone violations with workers present.
- • Court costs run up to about $144 ($169 in a school zone) and are set by each court — some charge less.
- • After approval you have 90 days to finish a TDLR-approved 6-hour course and submit the certificate plus a certified DPS Type 3A driving record.
- • Complete it and the charge is dismissed and kept off your record under Texas law (Code of Criminal Procedure ch. 45A) — it can't be used against you or raise your insurance.
Want the full walkthrough? See how Texas ticket dismissal works, or check your eligibility.
How Lubbock-area courts differ
The fee, how you request the course, the exact deadline, and small local rules vary court to court. Here are the 8 Lubbock-area courts we've researched — tap any one for its full instructions, fees, and contacts.
| Lubbock-area court | What to know (tap to open the court page) |
|---|---|
| Lubbock Municipal Court | You'll need a certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS — most drivers do not have this ready. |
| Buffalo Springs Municipal Court | Got a ticket in Buffalo Springs, the Lubbock County lake village SE of Lubbock? Buffalo Springs Municipal Court hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (806) 790-4324 before your appearance date to confirm. Dismiss your ticket with a |
| Idalou Municipal Court | Got a traffic ticket in Idalou, Lubbock County (NE of Lubbock on US-62/82)? The Idalou Municipal Court hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (806) 892-2531 before your appearance date to confirm the amount. Complete a TDLR-approved course for |
| New Deal Municipal Court | Got a ticket from New Deal Municipal Court in Lubbock County (I-27 N of Lubbock)? New Deal hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (806) 746-6399 by your appearance date to request dismissal. Take a |
| Ransom Canyon Municipal Court | Got a ticket in Ransom Canyon (Lubbock County, just east of Lubbock near Buffalo Springs Lake)? The court hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (806) 829-2470 before your appearance date to confirm. Take a TDLR-approved course for |
| Shallowater Municipal Court | Shallowater Municipal Court (Lubbock County, US-84 NW of Lubbock) hasn't posted its DSC fee — call (806) 696-4300 by your appearance date. Dismiss your ticket with a |
| Slaton Municipal Court | Got a ticket in Slaton (Lubbock County, US-84 SE of Lubbock)? The court charges a $144 admin fee ($169 in a school zone) to take a driver safety course and dismiss your violation. |
| Wolfforth Municipal Court | Got a ticket in Wolfforth (Lubbock County, US-62/82 SW of Lubbock)? The Wolfforth Municipal Court charges $144 in court costs to dismiss a moving violation via Driver Safety Course — call (806) 855-4127 before your appearance date. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dismiss a ticket in Lubbock?
The court cost is typically up to about $144 ($169 in a school zone), set by each court — some Lubbock-area courts charge less (Slaton and Wolfforth post $144). The TDLR-approved course is separate; ours is $28. Check your court's page for the exact amount.
Can I take the Lubbock defensive driving course online?
Yes. Once the court approves your request, a TDLR-approved 6-hour course can be completed fully online. Every Lubbock-area court accepts a state-approved online course.
My ticket is from Wolfforth / Shallowater / Slaton, not Lubbock. 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.
Take the Lubbock course that every court accepts
Once your court approves the request, our TDLR-approved course is accepted at every Lubbock-area court — $28, fully online, with the certificate the moment you finish.
Road Ready Safety is a TDLR-licensed Texas driving safety provider (CP#1234). This page is informational and not legal advice; confirm requirements with the court on your citation.
Last updated June 13, 2026 — court details verified by the Road Ready Safety editorial team against the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County municipal courts and Tex. Code Crim. Proc. ch. 45A.