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Red light ticket in Tarrant County, Texas

A red light ticket at Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts costs at least $266, the 8th highest of 12 Texas courts that publish an amount.

At Tarrant CountyAt least $266the court's own schedule
Across Texas$220–$33412 courts
PointsSee state rules
Driving safety course (defensive driving)Yes

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What does Tarrant County charge for a red light ticket?

How does Tarrant County compare with other Texas courts?

Tarrant County charges at least $266, the 8th highest of 12 courts that publish their own amount.

Williamson County$231–$334
Dallas Municipal Court$326
Austin Municipal Court$308
Montgomery County$300
Bexar County$290
Travis County$286
Houston Municipal Courts$269
Tarrant CountyAt least $266
Fort Worth Municipal Court$251
Harris County$244
Fort Bend County$220
El Paso Municipal Court$220

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Will it raise your insurance?

Probably, once it is on your record. In Texas one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium about 20% on average[1], or about $1,778 over three years. A red light ticket usually lands in the same range.

Estimate based on the state's speeding average, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond?

  1. Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[13][4]
    Details

    Appear or answer (plead, pay, or request a course) by the date on your citation. If you miss it: Missing it can lead to a warrant, a separate misdemeanor for violating your written promise to appear, and a hold on renewing your license (ch. 706).

  2. 5daysAsk for a new trialfrom conviction[3]
    Details

    Motion for new trial

  3. 10daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[3]
    Details

    Appeal to county court (file appeal bond). If you miss it: If the bond is not filed in time, the case goes back for execution of the sentence.

  4. 15daysAsk for a suspension hearingfrom the notice date[1]
    Details

    Request a hearing on a DPS suspension (e.g., habitual violator). If you miss it: Without a hearing request, the suspension takes effect on the 40th day after notice and lasts 90 days.

Can you keep it off your record?

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How much is a red light ticket in Tarrant County?

Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts lists at least $266. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows the exact amount.

Sources

Court sources (2)
  1. Tarrant County Class C Prose Guide (fine and court cost list for all JP courts), as of 3/14/2018, Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts.
  2. Tarrant County JP Precinct 6: Driver's Safety Course information sheet (CCP Art. 45.0511), Tarrant County Justice Court Precinct 6.
Texas law and DMV sources (5)
  1. Tex. Transp. Code ch. 521 (Driver's Licenses), §§521.292-521.298, Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
  2. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. ch. 45A (Justice and Municipal Courts), Subch. E (appeal), G (deferred disposition, Arts. 45A.301-45A.307), H (driving safety course dismissal, Arts. 45A.351-45A.359), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
  3. Tex. Transp. Code ch. 706 (Denial of Renewal of License for Failure to Appear), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
  4. Tex. Transp. Code ch. 543, §§543.006, 543.009 (notice to appear, promise to appear), Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes).
  5. TDLR: Taking a Driving Safety Course, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).