What Are the Benefits of the Texas Driving Safety Course (DSC)
The Texas Driving Safety Course offers two main benefits depending on why you take it: ticket dismissal for drivers with an eligible citation, and an auto insurance discount for any licensed Texas driver who takes it voluntarily.
Ticket Dismissal
If you have a qualifying traffic citation and your court grants permission, completing the course dismisses the ticket from your court record. A dismissed ticket means the violation does not appear as a conviction on your Texas driving record. This can help you avoid points, keep your insurance rates from increasing, and prevent the violation from affecting your driving privileges.
Auto Insurance Discount
Any licensed Texas driver can take the course voluntarily — no ticket required — to qualify for an auto insurance discount. The discount amount varies by insurer but commonly ranges from 1 to 10 percent off your premium. You submit your DS-230 completion certificate directly to your insurance company to claim the discount.
Fully Online, Self-Paced
The course is 100% online. You take it at your own pace, on any device, at any time of day. There is no classroom, no scheduled session, and no commute. You can pause and pick up exactly where you left off.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Ticket dismissal | Keeps conviction off your Texas driving record |
Insurance discount | Submit DS-230 certificate to your insurer; discount varies by insurer |
Court reporting | Your responsibility — Driving Logic reports to TDLR only |
Online and self-paced | Yes — any device, any time, no schedule required |
Cost | $29 total ($25 course fee + $4 state fee) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does completing the course automatically dismiss my ticket? No — completing the course gives you a DS-230 certificate. You must submit that certificate — along with a certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS — to your court by the court's deadline. The court processes the dismissal; it is not automatic.
Does the course prevent points from being added to my record? A successful dismissal means no conviction is entered, which means no points associated with that citation. Contact your court to confirm how dismissal is recorded for your specific violation.
Can I take the course just for the insurance discount even if I do not have a ticket? Yes — voluntary enrollment is available to any licensed Texas driver. No citation and no court permission are required.
How do I claim the insurance discount? After completing the course, send your DS-230 certificate to your insurance company. Contact your insurer before enrolling to confirm they accept the Texas DSC certificate and to understand how and when the discount applies.
Does the course benefit stay on my record permanently? A dismissed ticket remains dismissed. The insurance discount duration is set by your insurer — ask them when you submit your certificate.