My question involves traffic court in the State of: Texas
I received a speeding ticket for doing 34 in a school zone in early 2008. It was a speed trap and the school zone lights were not flashing AND I believe it was a holiday week so kids were not in school (my recollection is a little fuzzy). I promptly sent the ticket in to request a court date the day I received the ticket. I didn't receive a court date and soon forgot about it until I received a notice scheduling the court date for August 2010. I know there's no statute of limitations for traffic violations but since speeding tickets are considered misdemeanors in Texas, don't speedy trial rights apply? It's likely the ticket will be dismissed b/c the officer doesn't show up but I'm really puzzled about what recourse I would have if he did appear.
Also, I don't know if it matters but the ticket was issued by a deputy constable for Dallas County and not the city itself.
I'd appreciate any guidance anyone can offer.

