Comal County
Municipal Court
Bulverde
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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Bulverde Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs plus administrative fee. School-zone violations add $25. No personal checks accepted — pay by cashier's check or money order if mailing; do not send cash.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas driver's license or permit (or valid out-of-state DL plus valid active-duty military ID) — no CDL
- •Proof of motor vehicle insurance showing you as a named insured driver on the policy
- •Written plea of Guilty or No Contest (mail requests)
- •Notarized Application for Defensive Driving (email requests)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •signed Court Copy of the Uniform Certificate of Course Completion AND certified Type 3A copy of your driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your initial appearance date (the court date/time stated on your ticket)
- •Completion window: 90 days to complete the course and return both the signed Court Copy of the Uniform Certificate of Course Completion and the certified Type 3A driving record on or before the 90th day.
- •Do NOT take a driving safety course or pay the citation before receiving approval and instructions from the court.
- •The course cannot be taken until payment is received by the court.
- •Not eligible if: speeding 25+ mph over the limit, CDL holder, violation in a construction zone with workers present, passing a school bus, accidents, non-moving violations, or a DSC used to dismiss a ticket in any Texas court within the prior 12 months.
- •Email requests require a notarized application AND payment within 3 days of approval — a notably strict mechanic.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Bulverde Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 438-3612 or visit www.bulverdetx.gov/158/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee