Galveston County
Municipal Court
Galveston
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.
Galveston Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Fees published on the court's Defensive Driving page for citations issued on or after Jan 1, 2020 (older citations carry lower tiers — $134/$159 for Sep–Dec 2019, $114/$139 before Sep 2019). Mail requests must pay by cashier's check or money order.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed and signed DSC Request/Affidavit form (Galveston Municipal Court form — see form_links)
- •Valid Texas driver's license or permit
- •Proof of financial responsibility (vehicle liability insurance in defendant's name, per Chapter 601 TRC)
- •Payment of court costs (call (409) 765-3740 for exact amount)
- •After course completion (due by 90th day): Uniform Certificate of Course Completion
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •After course completion (due by 90th day): Type 3A Certified Complete Driving History from Texas DPS (proving no DSC taken in prior 12 months — fee: $12 from DPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before citation due date (appearance date). Citation must NOT be in failure-to-appear status. Mail requests must be RECEIVED by the court by the due date.
- •You have 90 days from court approval/request date. NO EXTENSION WILL BE GRANTED. to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •VERBATIM (affidavit): 'ON OR BEFORE 90 DAYS FROM TODAY'S DATE. NO EXTENSION WILL BE GRANTED.'
- •VERBATIM (affidavit): 'YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING PROOF TO THE COURT. IF YOU CHOOSE TO SEND IT BY MAIL AND THE COURT DOES NOT RECEIVE IT, A WARRANT MAY BE ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST.'
- •VERBATIM (affidavit): 'It is my responsibility to notify the Court of any changes in my address or phone number.'
- •Per the court's online payment portal: 'You can now sign up for a payment extension, deferred disposition, and/or Driving Safety Course (DSC) online.' — DSC sign-up is available via the MOP portal.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Galveston Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 765-3740 or visit www.galvestontx.gov/237/Defensive-Driving.
Court information last verified: August 2026
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