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HB 3012

Relating to the fee for a driving safety course.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Robert Nichols and 1 co-sponsor

HB 3012 adjusts Texas defensive driving course fees, affecting driver costs and course provider compensation starting September 1, 2025.

Effective on 9/1/25
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Bill Summary · HB 3012

Legislative bill overview

HB 3012 modifies the fee structure for defensive driving courses in Texas. The bill adjusts how much course providers can charge participants who take these safety courses, typically to dismiss traffic citations or reduce insurance premiums.

Why is this important

Driving safety courses affect millions of Texans annually—many are court-ordered or insurance-incentivized to take them. Fee changes directly impact what drivers pay out-of-pocket and can influence course provider operations, potentially affecting course availability and quality across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on drivers: Whether fee increases make courses less accessible to lower-income Texans who need traffic citation dismissals
  • Provider viability: Whether fee changes adequately compensate course operators for compliance costs and instructor expenses, or create market consolidation
  • Insurance vs. court discounts: Unclear how fee adjustments apply differently to insurance-discount courses versus court-mandated dismissal programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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