Collin County
Municipal Court
Murphy
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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Murphy Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs and administrative fees; payable by cash, check, money order, Mastercard, or Visa. Court warns NOT to pay online when requesting DSC — online payment will result in a conviction on your driving record.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Copy of valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of insurance showing requester as a listed driver on the policy
- •Signed affidavit stating no driver safety course taken in the past 12 months
- •Plea of No Contest or Guilty
- •Payment of $144.00 court costs/administrative fees ($169.00 if school zone)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •signed certificate of completion of the driver safety course
- •certified driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on the citation (in person or by mail); phone calls do not constitute an official appearance
- •Completion window: 90 days from the initial request to submit the signed certificate of completion and certified driving record; a show cause hearing will be scheduled if the court does not receive required documents within the 90-day period.
- •Do not take a driver safety course before receiving permission from the Court
- •Do not pay online when requesting DSC — online payment results in a conviction on your driving record
- •Ineligible if you hold a Commercial Driver's License
- •Ineligible for speeding 25+ MPH over the limit or speeds greater than 95 MPH, and certain serious violations (construction zone, passing a school bus, reckless driving, fleeing police, accident/failure to render aid)
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Murphy Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 468-4250 or visit www.murphytx.org/105/Courts.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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