Dallas County
Municipal Court
Highland Park
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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Highland Park Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Do NOT pay the citation online if you plan to request the driving safety course — paying online is a conviction.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas driver's license (active-duty U.S. military with out-of-state licenses should contact the court)
- •Proof of insurance listing you as a driver
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified driving record (Type 3A) from Texas DPS after course completion
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be made on or before the twentieth (20th) day following the date of the citation or the scheduled court hearing.
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days from court approval (standard Texas practice — confirm with court).
- •Court approval is required BEFORE taking any defensive driving course; requests accepted in person or by mail only.
- •Once approved, you may take any TEA-approved defensive driving course, including online courses.
- •Verbatim deadline rule: request must be made 'on or before the twentieth (20) day following the date of the citation or the scheduled court hearing.'
- •Ineligible if: completed a DSC in the past 12 months, hold a CDL, cited for speeding 25+ mph over the limit, passing a stopped school bus, or a construction/work zone violation with workers present.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Highland Park Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (214) 559-9303 or visit www.hptx.org/287/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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