Dallas County
Municipal Court
Richardson
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.
Richardson Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Payment must be made by the due date on the documentation mailed to you via United States Postal Service.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed state-approved Driving Safety Course certificate
- •Driving Record Request Form (available at court or downloadable from cor.net)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of Texas driving record (Type 3A) from the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin
- •Driving Record Request Form (available at court or downloadable from cor.net)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Before appearance/due date on documentation mailed by USPS
- •You have 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Must not have taken a driving safety course for ticket dismissal within the past 12 months prior to the date of the citation.
- •If citation lists multiple violations, DSC is only available online for one violation; must appear in person for multiple violations.
- •Online payments require defendant to waive right to jury trial and enter a plea of No Contest or Guilty.
- •If operating a motorcycle at time of offense, must complete a course under the motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the state agency under Chapter 662, TRC.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Richardson Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972)744-4500 or visit www.cor.net/court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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