Dallas County
Municipal Court
Lancaster
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.
Lancaster Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Fee listed as $139.00 on the court's Eligibility for Driver Safety Course page; call (972) 218-1334 to confirm and ask whether a higher amount applies in school zones.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed affidavit (provided by/filed with the court at time of request)
- •Valid Texas driver's license (presented at request)
- •Proof of liability insurance (presented at request)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (allow up to 2 weeks for DPS/course provider to mail it)
- •Certified copy of driving record — Type 3A from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be received or postmarked within 20 days of the date on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days to complete the 6-hour course and submit the certificate of completion and Type 3A certified driving record.
- •Not eligible if: you took a DSC for dismissal within 12 months of the offense date, are currently enrolled in a DSC for another violation, or hold a commercial driver's license.
- •Ineligible violations include speeding 25+ mph over the limit, leaving the scene of an accident, passing a school bus, and moving violations in an active construction zone.
- •Course must be a TDLR/TEA-approved 6-hour course; classroom or online both accepted.
- •Failure to submit required documents triggers a Show Cause Hearing; per the court, 'If you fail to appear at the hearing, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.'
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Lancaster Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 218-1334 or visit www.lancaster-tx.com/150/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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