Harris County
Municipal Court
Pasadena
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.
Pasadena Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Per the court's official application: 'Pay court cost and reimbursement fee of $144.00 for cases not in school zones. Pay $169.00 for cases in school zones.' Fees are non-refundable; pay by check or money order (cash accepted in person only). Separate from course tuition.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas Driver's License
- •Current proof of automobile liability insurance
- •Completed official application with its unsworn declaration signed under penalty of perjury (no notarization needed)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (court copy, signed) from a TDLR-approved provider
- •Certified Type 3A Texas Driving Record from DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •By appearance date shown on citation — must request permission BEFORE completing the course
- •You have 90 days from court approval (standard Texas; confirm exact deadline with court at time of approval) to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Per the court's official application, requests are accepted exactly two ways: by certified mail (return receipt requested) postmarked on or before the court date on your ticket, or in person at the court's transaction windows. 'DO NOT TAKE THE COURSE UNTIL YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY THE COURT.'
- •Ineligible offenses (standard TX): speeding 25+ mph over limit, no insurance/failure to maintain financial responsibility, leaving the scene of a collision, passing a school bus, offense in a construction zone.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Pasadena Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (713) 475-5562 or visit www.pasadenatx.gov/335/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: August 2026
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