Grayson County
Municipal Court
Sherman
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.
Sherman Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Fee is paid after the court approves your request, not at the time of application
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Copy of valid Texas driver's license (non-CDL) — submitted with the request
- •Copy of current proof of financial responsibility (insurance card) — submitted with the request
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Signed court copy of TDLR-approved Driving Safety Course Certificate of Completion (issued to Sherman Municipal Court)
- •Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS, dated after your approval date
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Court approval must be obtained before starting the course; request on or before your appearance/due date (page does not state an explicit request deadline)
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date of court approval to complete the course and submit the certificate and Type 3A driving record.
- •Verbatim: 'The court must approve your request before you start a driving safety course.'
- •Eligibility excludes: speeding 25+ mph over the limit or 95+ mph, construction zone offenses, passing a school bus, fleeing police, accident-related offenses, and other serious traffic violations
- •Not eligible if you completed a defensive driving course for ticket dismissal in the past 12 months or are currently taking one for another Texas city
- •Court costs and administrative fee ($144, or $169 for school zone offenses) are paid only after the request is approved
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Sherman Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 892-7295 or visit cityofsherman.com/3305/Driver-Safety-Course.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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