Galveston County
Municipal Court
Texas City
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.
Texas City Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs published on the court's Driving Safety procedures page. For email requests, the fee is due within 24 hours of the court's approval — pay only after you receive the court's email confirmation.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •DSC Request Form (obtain from court's Forms page)
- •Valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of financial responsibility (vehicle liability insurance with defendant's name on it)
- •Payment of court costs
- •Notarized Affidavit (standard Texas court requirement — confirm with court)
- •DSC Certificate of Course Completion (submitted by 90-day deadline after course completion)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS (standard Texas court requirement)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before appearance date shown on citation; wait at least 72 hours after citation is issued before submitting any online/email request
- •You have 90 days from court approval (standard Texas statutory requirement under Art. 45.0511 CCP — confirm exact deadline with court) to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Court explicitly states: 'Please wait 72 hours after citation is issued before submitting any online request.'
- •Requests accepted in person, by mail, OR by email — all three methods are permitted per official page.
- •Court directs defendants to its Forms page to obtain DSC request forms and learn mail/email submission details: visit https://www.texascitytx.gov/252/Drivers-Safety-Course and navigate to the linked Forms page.
- •Not eligible per the court's published list if you: hold a CDL, were speeding 25+ mph over the limit or 95+ mph regardless of limit, passed a school bus, were cited in a construction/work zone with workers present, were charged with an accident or leaving-the-scene offense, reckless driving, following too closely, or improper/erratic lane change — or if you took a DSC in the preceding 12 months or are currently enrolled in one.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Texas City Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 643-5800 or visit www.texascitytx.gov/252/Drivers-Safety-Course.
Court information last verified: August 2026
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