Dallas County
Municipal Court
Sachse
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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Sachse Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ $144 ($169 school zone) applies to offenses on or after January 1, 2020; offenses before that date are $129 ($154 school zone). Fee is court costs plus applicable fees, paid when entering a plea of guilty or no contest.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas Driver's License or permit
- •Proof of financial responsibility/vehicle liability insurance in your name or listing you as a driver
- •Plea of guilty or no contest with payment of court costs and fees
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •course completion certificate
- •certified copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be made within 10 calendar days of the date of citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from approval to complete the course and return the completion certificate and certified DPS driving record to the court.
- •Ineligible if you completed a DSC within one year preceding the citation, were cited for speeding 25+ mph over the posted limit, or hold a Commercial Driver's License
- •Verbatim: 'If you fail to complete any of the requirements by your due date, your case will be set for a Show Cause Hearing.'
- •If applying by mail or email, wait until you receive a permission letter from the court before taking the course
- •Seed corrections: website is now cityofsachse.com/139/Municipal-Court (old /court/ URL is 404); court line (469) 429-4766; address 3815 Sachse Rd. Building B
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Sachse Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (469) 429-4766 or visit www.cityofsachse.com/139/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
4.9 out of 5
