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Welcome to Williamson County’s Self-Service Page!
You may download and fill out one of the following forms or, where available, use the interview feature. The guided interviews will ask you a series of questions that will help prepare your forms. Once those forms are prepared, you may electronically file those documents with the correct court or print a copy to file in person.
Petitions, Answers, and other Civil Documents: Petitions, answers, and other civil documents can be filed using E-File or in person. More information can be found here: https://efiletx.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing. We look forward to working with you to simplify and improve the filing experience with Williamson County JP3.
Below are several sources of information for persons who do not have a lawyer. The information is not legal advice and does not take the place of talking to a lawyer.
Occupational Driver License
Filing for an Occupational Driver License in Justice Court Precinct 3
What is an occupational license? An occupational license is a special restricted license issued to persons whose license has been suspended or revoked for certain offenses. Texas Transportation Code Section 521.242; 37 Texas Administration Code 15.7.
Is the court order the occupational license? No. This is the order granting the occupational license. The court order and all other required items must be submitted by you to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) so an occupational license can be issued. Note: The Justice Court does not forward any documents to DPS. Contact DPS at: (512)424-2600 or visit their website: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/
The court order may be used temporarily as a license for 45 days from the date of the judge’s signature while DPS processes the occupational license.
Can I get a refund if the license is not granted? No. The filing fee is $54.00 and is non-refundable.
To file for an Occupational Driver License you must:
Familiarize yourself with the requirements as set out in the Transportation Code Section 521.241 to 521.253. http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Search.aspx
Notice: This procedure can be very complicated. It may be beneficial to employ an attorney to assist you. The Judge and respective staff are prohibited by law to assist you in the preparing of the application or procedural steps taken after the Judge signs the Order.