Bexar County
Municipal Court
Universal City
Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.
Universal City Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Payment by money order or cashier's check if mailing; no personal checks accepted. Do NOT pay the ticket online if requesting DSC.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Photocopy of a valid Texas driver's license (with request)
- •Photocopy of a current insurance card with your name as a listed driver (with request)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certificate of completion from a state-approved course showing 'Universal City Municipal Court' (court copy, signed)
- •Certified copy of your driving record (Type 3A) from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your court/appearance date — otherwise you lose the right to take defensive driving
- •Completion window: 90 days from the request to turn in all required documentation; no extensions granted. If the due date falls on a Sunday or holiday, documents are due by 6 p.m. the following business day.
- •Do NOT take the course before the court approves your request, and do NOT pay the ticket online if requesting DSC
- •Ineligible if: violation 25+ MPH over the limit, passing a stopped school bus, offense in a construction zone with workers present, a DSC course taken within the past year or currently in progress elsewhere, or holding a CDL (even if the offense was in a private vehicle)
- •Driving record certificate from the school typically takes about three weeks to arrive — request early within the 90-day window
- •Court Administrator: Brenda Haro, (210) 659-0333 ext 715
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Universal City Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (210) 659-0333 or visit www.universalcitytexas.gov/386/Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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