Senate Bill No. 296 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure in Texas to enhance the provisions regarding driving safety and motorcycle operator training course dismissals. The bill allows defendants charged with multiple offenses arising from the same criminal transaction to have each charge eligible for dismissal upon successful completion of a driving safety or motorcycle operator training course, rather than limiting the dismissal to only one charge per course completion. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for defendants to submit their requests to take a course, allowing for submissions via certified mail or through a court-designated email or internet portal if authorized by the court.

The bill also establishes a reimbursement fee of up to $10 for defendants requesting a driving safety or motorcycle operator training course, which can be applied separately for each offense eligible for dismissal. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to defendants requesting courses regardless of when the offenses occurred. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process for defendants seeking course dismissals while ensuring that the court can manage the associated administrative costs.