Texas Life Skills
Texas courts commonly order life skills as part of probation, deferred adjudication, or pretrial diversion. Whether your case is in Harris County (Houston), Dallas County, Bexar County (San Antonio), Travis County (Austin), or any of Texas's 254 counties, our online life skills class is accepted statewide. Start immediately and get your certificate upon completion.
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Nationally Recognized
This online Life Skills is recognized throughout the United States and satisfies court, legal, probation, parole, and employment requirements.
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Easily Accessible
Our Life Skills is 100% online and self-paced, which allows you to start and stop at any time and as often as necessary to accommodate your schedule.
The course can also be taken on any device that has access to the Internet: desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. You can even start on one device and continue on another!
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Your Life Skills certificate comes backed by a 100% Acceptance Guarantee.
If your certificate is not accepted for any reason, contact us and let us know. We will work with your court or officer to resolve it.
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Is This Distance Learning Program Acceptable in Texas?
In most cases, our online Life Skills is accepted by courts, probation officers, and employers in Texas. However, in some cases the court or rules of a particular county may disallow distance learning. We recommend confirming with your specific court or probation officer before enrolling.
Your certificate is backed by a 100% Acceptance Guarantee. If your certificate is not accepted for any reason, we will work with your court or officer to resolve it. Simply contact us with written proof of decline.
Texas Court-Ordered Life Skills Requirements
Texas courts order life skills under various provisions of the Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure. life skills is commonly ordered for Class A and Class B misdemeanor assault charges under Penal Code ยง22.01, as well as for family violence offenses, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct.
Under Texas law, judges have broad discretion to order life skills as a condition of community supervision (probation) or deferred adjudication. Texas does not have a statewide standard for the number of hours โ the duration is set by the judge or as part of a plea agreement. Common durations in Texas range from 8 to 26 hours.
Texas also has specific provisions for family violence cases under Title 4 of the Texas Family Code. For family violence protective orders, the court may order life skills or a Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP). If your order specifies a BIPP, you need a state-licensed BIPP provider. If your order specifies life skills, our course satisfies that requirement.
Texas Laws That Commonly Require Life Skills
Penal Code ยง22.01 โ Assault
Class A misdemeanor (bodily injury) or Class C (threat/offensive contact). Courts commonly order 8-16 hours of life skills for first-time offenders.
Penal Code ยง22.01(b) โ Assault Family Violence
Class A misdemeanor for first offense. Courts often order 12-26 hours of life skills or a BIPP depending on circumstances.
Penal Code ยง22.02 โ Aggravated Assault
Second or third degree felony. Courts may order 16-52 hours of life skills as part of probation conditions.
Penal Code ยง42.01 โ Disorderly Conduct
Class C misdemeanor. Courts frequently order 4-8 hours of life skills, particularly for first-time offenders.
Family Code ยง85.022 โ Protective Orders
Courts may order life skills or a BIPP as part of a family violence protective order.
Texas Life Skills FAQs
Is online Life Skills accepted by Texas courts?
Yes. Texas courts in all 254 counties generally accept online life skills certificates. Our certificate includes all information required by Texas courts: your name, hours completed, completion date, instructor credentials, and a unique verification ID. If your certificate is not accepted, we will work with your court or officer to resolve it ๏ฟฝ 100% Acceptance Guarantee.
What is the difference between Life Skills and a BIPP in Texas?
A Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) is a state-licensed program specifically for family violence offenders in Texas. It typically requires 18-26 weeks of group sessions. life skills is a general educational program. If your court order says 'BIPP,' you need a licensed BIPP provider. If it says 'life skills,' our course qualifies.
How many hours does Texas require for Life Skills?
Texas does not have a single statewide standard. The number of hours is set by the judge. Common durations include 8, 12, 16, and 26 hours. Check your court order or community supervision conditions for the specific requirement.
Can I use Life Skills for deferred adjudication in Texas?
Yes. life skills is commonly ordered as a condition of deferred adjudication in Texas, particularly for assault and family violence charges. Completing the required life skills helps satisfy the terms of your deferred adjudication agreement.
Is this distance learning program (online class) acceptable in my county?
Search for your county in Texas below. Counties in green accept our online Life Skills. If your county is not listed or specifically rejects distance learning providers, contact us for guidance.
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Browse 36 courts in Texas that may order life skills classes as part of sentencing, probation, or diversion programs.
Browse Texas Courts โIs This the Course I Am Required to Take?
The Life Skills has a number of different names but they all reference the same course requirement. If you have been instructed to take any one of the following courses then our online Life Skills may satisfy that requirement:
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