Got a San Antonio traffic ticket?
Here are your options.
Most traffic tickets in San Antonio can be dismissed without paying the fine. Pick the option that fits your situation below.
Step 1 — Choose your path
Driver Safety Course
Take a TDLR-approved defensive driving course. Plead no contest, pay court costs, complete the course — citation dismissed.
Deferred Disposition
The court puts your case on hold. Meet the judge's conditions by the deadline — citation dismissed. Not available for all violations.
Choose this if you...
- Have a valid Texas license (not CDL)
- Have not taken DSC in the past 12 months
- Want a clear course-based path to dismissal
- Have a qualifying violation
Choose this if you...
- Do not want to take a driving course (if eligible)
- Have a violation that may not qualify for DSC
- Are willing to comply with court-set conditions
- Want to keep the citation off your driving record
Driver Safety Course — Am I eligible?
- You have a valid Texas Driver's License
- You have current liability insurance with your name listed as a driver
- You have not taken a Driver Safety Course within the last 12 months to dismiss a citation
- You do not hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
If you meet all of the green criteria and none of the red criteria apply, you are likely eligible. Contact the court at 210-207-8970 to confirm before proceeding.
Court fees
San Antonio Municipal Court does not publish specific DSC fee amounts on their website. Fees are set by state law and subject to change. To find the exact amount for your citation, use the online portal or call the court at 210-207-8970 before submitting your request.
Do not enroll in or complete a driving safety course before the court approves your request. Contact the court to confirm you are approved before spending money on a course.
How to complete DSC — step by step
Check that you meet all eligibility requirements above. Have your Texas Driver's License, proof of insurance, and citation information ready.
Request online through the San Antonio Municipal Court citation portal (link below), or contact the court by phone at 210-207-8970, or visit in person at 401 S. Frio St, San Antonio TX 78207. You will plead no contest or guilty and pay court costs at this step.
Do not enroll in any course until the court has confirmed your request is approved. Contact the court at 210-207-8970 if you are unsure of your approval status.
You can take the course online or in person. Any course approved by TDLR is accepted. All courses cost at least $25 by law.
Contact the court at 210-207-8970 or visit in person for instructions on what to submit and by what deadline.
Forms and documents
Request DSC online
Provided by your course provider
Contact the court at 210-207-8970
How to reach San Antonio Municipal Court
Available through the city citation web portal.
Open citation portal
210-207-8970
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed on city holidays.
Use the official court contact form.
Open contact form
401 S. Frio St
San Antonio TX 78207
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed on city holidays.
Magistrate Court and Detention Center open 24/7.
Questions? Call San Antonio Municipal Court: 210-207-8970
What is Deferred Disposition?
Deferred Disposition keeps your citation from being reported as a conviction on your driving record. You plead no contest or guilty and pay court costs. If assessed by the judge, you also pay a special expense fee. The Municipal Court Judge will dismiss your citation after you successfully complete all required conditions. It is not available for all violations.
Am I eligible?
San Antonio Municipal Court's website does not list specific eligibility exclusions for Deferred Disposition beyond stating it is not available for all violations. Contact the court at 210-207-8970 or use the online citation portal to check whether your specific citation qualifies before submitting a request.
How much does it cost?
San Antonio Municipal Court does not publish specific Deferred Disposition fee amounts on their website. You will pay court costs and, if assessed by the judge, a special expense fee not to exceed the maximum fine amount for your violation. Contact the court at 210-207-8970 or check your citation in the online portal for the specific amount.
How to apply — step by step
Deferred Disposition is not available for all violations. Call 210-207-8970 or use the online portal to confirm your citation is eligible before proceeding.
Request online through the San Antonio Municipal Court citation portal, by phone at 210-207-8970, by email via the contact form, or in person at 401 S. Frio St, San Antonio TX 78207. You will plead no contest or guilty and pay court costs.
The court will provide your specific conditions and deadline after approving your request. Comply with all conditions by the due date.
If you successfully complete all conditions, the Municipal Court Judge will dismiss your citation and it will not appear as a conviction on your driving record.
Forms and documents
Open citation portal
Contact the court at 210-207-8970
How to reach San Antonio Municipal Court
Available through the city citation web portal.
Open citation portal
210-207-8970
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed on city holidays.
Use the official court contact form.
Open contact form
401 S. Frio St
San Antonio TX 78207
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed on city holidays.
Magistrate Court and Detention Center open 24/7.
Questions? Call San Antonio Municipal Court: 210-207-8970
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This page is an independent summary created by TX Course Guide for informational purposes only. TX Course Guide is not affiliated with San Antonio Municipal Court, the City of San Antonio, or TDLR. All information is sourced directly from official San Antonio Municipal Court pages and reflects content as of March 2026. San Antonio Municipal Court does not publish specific fee amounts or detailed process timelines on their public website — always contact the court directly to confirm requirements before taking action. This is not legal advice.