Dallas County
Municipal Court
University 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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University Park Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs and fees of $144.00, or $169.00 if the violation occurred in a school zone.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Notarized Affidavit for Driving Safety Course
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certificate of completion from a TDLR state-approved driving safety course
- •Type 3A certified driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Written notice to the court required within 20 calendar days of the date of the citation
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days from court approval (standard Texas practice — confirm with court).
- •Court warns: 'Do not take a DSC course without first obtaining permission from the Court.'
- •Eligibility: valid Texas (non-CDL) driver's license or permit (active-duty military and immediate family excepted), proof of insurance, no DSC completion in the 12 months before the citation date, and not charged with speeding 25+ mph over the limit.
- •Requires a notarized affidavit.
- •Failure to present required documents by the due date results in a show cause hearing; non-appearance leads to conviction and an arrest warrant.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with University Park Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (214) 987-5331 or visit www.uptexas.org/243/Driving-Safety-Course.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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