Denton County
Municipal Court
The Colony
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.
The Colony Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs and administrative fee due at the time of the request or within 15 days of the request. Payment accepted: cash, money order, cashier's check, credit/debit card, or personal check.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed and signed Driving Safety Course Application (includes sworn no-contest plea and eligibility affirmations)
- •Copy of valid non-commercial Texas driver's license (or active-duty military/spouse/dependent status)
- •Valid proof of financial responsibility (vehicle liability insurance) at time of request
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •court copy of TDLR-certified Driving Safety Course completion certificate (signed, with City of The Colony or The Colony Municipal Court listed)
- •certified Type 3A copy of driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the initial appearance date shown on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days — certificate and Type 3A driving record must be submitted on or before the 90th day indicated on the Driving Safety Course order.
- •Application requires a sworn NO CONTEST plea, waiver of jury trial, attorney, and discovery; the application's affirmations serve as the affidavit (no separate notarized affidavit mentioned)
- •Court authorization is required BEFORE taking the course: 'I further understand that I must receive authorization from the Court prior to taking the course.'
- •Ineligible if: speeding more than 24 mph over the limit, 95 mph or more, CDL holder, serious traffic offense including any offense in a construction zone with workers present, or a DSC taken for dismissal within the 12 months before the offense
- •Verbatim: 'If you fail to comply with all the conditions set by this court... a judgment and conviction will be entered against you... A Capias Pro Fine warrant will be issued if you fail to pay the remaining balance of the fine assessed.'
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with The Colony Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 624-2200 or visit www.thecolonytx.gov/480/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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