Erath County
Municipal Court
Stephenville
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Stephenville Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 552-1227 to confirm the exact amount before submitting payment.
Standard Texas DSC fee is typically $144 for moving violations and $169 for school zone violations, but varies by court.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Texas driver's license (bring when requesting DSC)
- •Proof of liability insurance — policy must list you as a driver
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •certificate of completion
- •certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: You must make your request on or before the appearance date indicated on your citation.
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days from court approval (standard Texas practice — confirm with court).
- •Verbatim warning: 'DO NOT take a driving safety course without first obtaining permission from the Court.'
- •Eligibility (per court): at least 17 years old; no Commercial Driver's License; current liability insurance and valid Texas driver's license; not charged with speeding more than 24 mph over the limit; violation not in a construction zone; no DSC taken within the last 12 months.
- •Court contact: Shellby Kibler, Municipal Court Administrator; Presiding Judge: Hon. Lisa Pence.
- •Court held at Stephenville City Hall Council Chambers, 298 W Washington St.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Stephenville Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 552-1227 or visit www.stephenvilletx.gov/207/Driving-Safety-Course.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
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