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Lubbock, Texas · Municipal Court

Lubbock Municipal Court Defensive Driving

Lubbock Municipal Court publishes DSC eligibility and request information on its Traffic page. The court requires defendants to appear within 12 days of citation issuance and states that past-due citations are not eligible for the Driver Safety Course option.

Court-specific process Steps, deadlines and local requirements
Official source links Go directly to the court’s published instructions
Information reviewed October 23, 2026
Quick answer

Appear within 12 days of the citation issue date and request the Driver Safety Course while the citation is still timely. Lubbock allows DSC requests in person or by mail for eligible moving violations.

Lubbock DSC roadmap

Know the sequence before you start

Lubbock Municipal Court’s published defensive-driving process is easier to follow when you separate the request, court response, and completion steps.

Open Lubbock’s official court page
1
Request before the deadline

Lubbock requires an appearance on or before 12 days from the citation issue date. The court states that past-due citations are not eligible for the Driver Safety Course option.

2
Follow the court’s instructions

Make the timely court appearance and request DSC before the citation becomes past due. Confirm the court’s approval and completion instructions before relying on a course for dismissal.

3
Finish the approved requirements

Complete the approved driving safety course within the period ordered by Lubbock Municipal Court.

Before you enroll

Get the court step clear first

Make the timely court appearance and request DSC before the citation becomes past due. Confirm the court’s approval and completion instructions before relying on a course for dismissal.

Review the court’s DSC instructions
Court-specific process

How to request defensive driving from Lubbock Municipal Court

Your citation and the court’s current instructions control your case. Use this page as a guide, then verify the current requirements through the official links below.

01

Watch the request deadline

Lubbock requires an appearance on or before 12 days from the citation issue date. The court states that past-due citations are not eligible for the Driver Safety Course option.

02

Prepare the request

  • Valid Texas driver license or permit.
  • Proof of financial responsibility/vehicle liability insurance in your name or listing you as a driver.
  • Plea of guilty or no contest.
  • Payment of the court costs required when requesting DSC.
03

Submit it the court’s way

  • Request DSC in person through Lubbock Municipal Court.
  • Request DSC through the mail as allowed by the court.
  • Make the required written or in-person appearance; a phone call or email does not constitute an appearance.
04

Complete the approved steps

  • Complete the approved driving safety course within the period ordered by Lubbock Municipal Court.
  • Follow the court’s instructions for any required driving record, certificate or affidavit.
  • Submit the required completion proof before the court’s deadline.
  • Keep confirmation that the court received the required documents.
Eligibility check

Who may not qualify

These are court-specific highlights from the court’s published DSC information. They are not a complete substitute for the court’s eligibility review.

  • DSC is available only for moving violations.
  • You must not have taken DSC within the previous 12 months and must not currently be taking it for another Texas traffic violation.
  • CDL holders, speeding 25 mph or more over the limit, speeding over 95 mph, passing a stopped school bus and leaving the scene of an accident are excluded.
  • Work-zone offenses with workers present and past-due citations are excluded.
Official actions & next steps

Use the right tool for your next step

Start with the court’s own systems for your case. The planning tools below do not ask this directory to collect your private citation details.

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Official court information

Lubbock Municipal Court contact & source links

Phone: 806-775-2473

Address: 1214 14th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401

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Court FAQ

Lubbock Municipal Court defensive driving questions

How quickly do I have to respond to a Lubbock citation?

Lubbock states that your appearance is required within 12 days of the citation issue date.

Can I request Lubbock DSC by email?

The court says a phone call or email does not constitute an appearance. Its Traffic page lists in-person and mail DSC requests.

Can a past-due Lubbock citation use DSC?

Lubbock lists past-due citations among the cases for which Driver Safety Course is not an option.

Does paying the Lubbock ticket preserve DSC?

No. The court states that payment in full results in a conviction; request DSC before choosing ordinary payment.

See something that needs updating? Court procedures can change. Please use the official court links above to verify current requirements before acting on your citation.