Harris County
Municipal Court
La Porte
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.
La Porte Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (281) 471-4683 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
- •Notarized Affidavit (stating you are not currently taking and have not completed a DSC for another violation in the past 12 months)
- •Proof of valid Texas driver's license and current liability insurance (standard TX requirement — confirm with court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (court copy)
- •Type 3A Certified Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date shown on your citation (standard Texas requirement; confirm with court)
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard Texas practice; La Porte does not publish its window — confirm with court).
- •Verbatim from Plea Options page: 'You will be found guilty, unless you are eligible and successfully complete a driving safety course and/or court ordered deferral.' — a guilty or nolo contendere plea is the entry point to requesting DSC at this court.
- •The court publishes no dedicated DSC page, affidavit form, or fee schedule online; DSC requests are handled by contacting the court directly by phone, email, or in person.
- •Court is a 'Safe Harbor' court: defendants will not be arrested for outstanding local warrants while appearing in court.
- •Pay-by-phone warning (verbatim): 'A no contest plea will automatically be entered on your behalf' — do NOT pay the fine by phone or online if you want DSC, as paying in full is a conviction.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with La Porte Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (281) 471-4683 or visit laportetx.gov/173/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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