Compliance Dismissals

  • FMFR- No insurance Dismissals: Court shall dismiss upon proof of liability insurance showing coverage for the day and time of citation. No fee required.  Chapter 601 Transportation Code


  • Registration ViolationsCourt may dismiss upon proof of renewal within 20 working days of citation date or by the first appearance date (whichever is later) and remit a $20 dismissal fee to the court.
    • Defendant must show proof that motor vehicle registration was renewed, and the late registration fee was paid to the county assessor-collector.  Section 502.407 (b), Transportation Code
  • Defective Equipment Violations or In Unsafe ConditionCourt may dismiss with proof of repair by first appearance date on the citation. $10 fee. Section 547.004 (c) Transportation Code


  • Expired Driver License: Court may dismiss with proof of driver's license renewal within 20 working days and pays a $20 dismissal fee to the court. Section 521.026 (a) Transportation Code


  • Fail to Display Driver's LicenseCourt may dismiss with proof of driver's license within 20 working days or by first appearance date and pays a $10 fee to the court.  Section 521.025 Transportation Code


  • Fail to Report Change of Address or Name on Driver's License: Court may dismiss with proof of name or address change and pays a $20 dismissal fee to the court within 20 days.  Section 521.054 (d) Transportation Code

DISMISSAL FEES MAY NOT BE PAID ONLINE. 




For additional information please contact the Alvarado Municipal Court (817)790-3223.