Brazoria County
Municipal Court
Angleton
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.
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Angleton Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court page: 'Applicable state court costs and administrative fees are $144.00 or $169.00 if the offense is in a school zone.' Defendant must appear at the court office, sign an agreement, and pay the court cost before taking the course.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas (non-commercial) driver's license
- •Proof of insurance with defendant's name on the policy
- •Payment of the $144/$169 court cost at time of request
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •original certificate of completion
- •certified Type 3A driving record — must be submitted together with the certificate
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must appear at the court office, sign an agreement, and pay the court cost before the scheduled court date (appearance date on the citation)
- •Completion window: By the due date provided on the court's driving safety order (typically 90 days under Texas law; confirm with court).
- •Eligibility: no DSC taken in the 12 months before the citation date; speed must be less than 25 mph over the limit; not available for construction-zone violations with workers present or passing a stopped school bus; non-commercial license holders only.
- •Defendants age 16 or younger need judge approval and must appear with a parent/guardian.
- •Certificate and Type 3A driving record must be submitted TOGETHER, in person or by certified mail.
- •Court page notes some driving-safety classes can e-file your completion certificate directly to the court.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Angleton Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (979) 849-2471 or visit www.angleton.tx.us/180/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee