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How to Dismiss a Traffic Ticket in Wichita Falls with Defensive Driving
Short answer: to dismiss a Wichita Falls-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: the Wichita Falls area spans three counties — Wichita, Archer, and Clay — and a ticket "in Wichita Falls" might be at a nearby town's court. Each court 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.
"Wichita Falls" isn't one court
Read the court name on your citation. The City of Wichita Falls runs its own court; the surrounding towns each run theirs.
Besides the City of Wichita Falls Municipal Court, the area includes Burkburnett, Iowa Park, and Electra (Wichita County); Holliday, Archer City, Lakeside City, and Windthorst (Archer County); and Henrietta (Clay County). The city where you were stopped is your court.
Tickets written by a DPS trooper or sheriff's deputy on US-287, US-281, or county roads outside the city limits go to a Wichita, Archer, or Clay County Justice of the Peace court. Same general process, different office.
What's the same at every Wichita Falls-area court
Texas law sets the core rules, so the basic path to a dismissal is the same no matter which Wichita Falls-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 Wichita Falls-area courts differ
The fee, how you request the course, the exact deadline, and small local rules vary court to court. Here are the 9 Wichita Falls-area courts we've researched — tap any one for its full instructions, fees, and contacts.
| Wichita Falls-area court | What to know (tap to open the court page) |
|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Municipal Court | You'll need a certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS to submit with your certificate. Court fee: $144. |
| Archer City Municipal Court | Archer City Municipal Court (Archer County seat, US-281 south of Wichita Falls) hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (940) 574-4570 before your appearance date to confirm costs and get your ticket dismissed. |
| Burkburnett Municipal Court | Burkburnett Municipal Court (Wichita County, US-281 near the Oklahoma border) hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (940) 569-7331 before your appearance date to confirm eligibility. Take a |
| Electra Municipal Court | Electra Municipal Court (Wichita County, US-287 west of Wichita Falls) hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (940) 495-3536 by your appearance date to request dismissal. Take your TDLR-approved course for |
| Henrietta Municipal Court | Henrietta Municipal Court (Clay County seat, US-287 east of Wichita Falls) hasn't posted its DSC fee — call (940) 538-6531 by your appearance date. Take an approved online course for |
| Holliday Municipal Court | Holliday Municipal Court (Archer County, SW of Wichita Falls) handles ticket dismissals via Driver Safety Course — the court hasn't posted its DSC fee online, so call (940) 583-1202 before your appearance date. Complete your course and get your certificate for |
| Iowa Park Municipal Court | Got a ticket in Iowa Park (Wichita County, US-287)? The court hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (940) 213-7133 by your appearance date to request dismissal. |
| Lakeside City Municipal Court | Lakeside City Municipal Court (Archer County, SW of Wichita Falls) hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (940) 691-6603 before your appearance date to confirm eligibility and costs. Complete your |
| Windthorst Municipal Court | Got a ticket in Windthorst (Archer County, SH-25)? Windthorst Municipal Court hasn't posted its DSC fee online — call (940) 423-6754 by your appearance date to confirm eligibility and costs. Dismiss your ticket with our |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dismiss a ticket in Wichita Falls?
The court cost is typically up to about $144 ($169 in a school zone), set by each court — some area courts charge less. The TDLR-approved course is separate; ours is $28. Check your court's page for the exact amount.
Can I take the Wichita Falls defensive driving course online?
Yes. Once the court approves your request, a TDLR-approved 6-hour course can be completed fully online. Every Wichita Falls-area court accepts a state-approved online course.
My ticket is from Burkburnett / Iowa Park / Holliday, not Wichita Falls. Does that change things?
The legal steps are the same, but you deal with that city's court — and Holliday and Archer City are in Archer County, with their 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 Wichita Falls course that every court accepts
Once your court approves the request, our TDLR-approved course is accepted at every Wichita Falls-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 Wichita Falls and the Wichita/Archer/Clay County municipal courts and Tex. Code Crim. Proc. ch. 45A.