Deferred Disposition

Deferred Disposition is not a right but rather discretionary by the Judge of the court. If deferred disposition is granted, it is a period of 90 days from the date of payment. You cannot receive another moving violation within the State of Texas during the 90 day period. If deferred is successfully completed, the violation will not be reported on your driving record.

You must follow the instructions exactly as outlined below in order to receive deferred:
1. You cannot receive deferred disposition on an insurance violation via the mail. You must appear in person, show current insurance, and pay the fine in full  by your appearance date.  

2.  You cannot receive deferred disposition by mail/fax if you were charged with any of the violations listed below. You must appear in person before the Judge to request deferred for these violations.

Speeding in excess of 25 mph over the posted speed limit.

Speeding in a school zone 15 mph over the posted speed limit

Any violation that occurred in a construction zone

Assault – family violance

Failure to stop for school bus

Any violation involving an accident resulting in damage to a vehicle,     striking a fixture, landscape, or unattended vehicle.

3. You cannot receive deferred disposition if you had a Commercial Driver’s License on the date of the violation.
4. If you are under the age of 25 at this time, you must appear in person to request deferred disposition. State law requires different procedures in such a case.
5. You must fax/mail the request with payment on or before your appearance date.  Any requests received after that date will be denied and set for a court date before the Judge.

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