Henderson County
Municipal Court
Athens
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Athens Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 675-8910 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
- •Valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of current liability insurance (defendant listed as a driver)
- •Plea of Guilty or No Contest
- •Payment of administrative fee (court cost) in full
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion
- •Type 3A Certified Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request on or before the appearance date on the citation (eligibility lost if past the appearance date)
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days from court approval (standard Texas practice — confirm with court).
- •Verbatim from court page: 'Do Not sign up for a driving safety course until you have appeared at the Athens Municipal Court and completed the necessary paperwork, paid the required state fees, and received permission from the Court.'
- •Ineligible if: completed a DSC in the 12 months preceding the offense; currently taking DSC for another citation; speeding 25+ mph over limit; passing a school bus; construction zone with workers present; serious CMV violation; leaving the scene; or CDL holder.
- •Seed data verified: address 508 E Tyler St, Athens TX 75751 and phone (903) 675-8910; email athensmc@athenstx.gov appears in staff directory — confirm by phone.
- •Court hours, completion window, and post-course doc list not published online — call court to confirm.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Athens Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 675-8910 or visit athenstx.gov/276/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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