Bill > HB3861

This bill modifies the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to expand options for defendants seeking dismissal of certain traffic offenses by taking driving safety or motorcycle operator training courses. The bill allows defendants to submit course requests via certified mail or, if authorized by the court, through email or an online portal. It clarifies that if a defendant is charged with multiple eligible offenses from the same incident, they can potentially have all charges dismissed by completing a single approved course, provided each charge would individually qualify for dismissal. The bill also permits courts to charge a separate $10 reimbursement fee for each eligible offense when a defendant is seeking course dismissal for multiple charges from the same transaction. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements, mandating that courts report course completion to the Department of Public Safety and specify whether the course was taken for eligibility purposes. These changes apply to defendants requesting driving safety or motorcycle operator training courses on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, regardless of when the original offenses were committed.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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