Howard County
Municipal Court
Big Spring
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.
Big Spring Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (432) 264-2530 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
- •Completed DSC Request form
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of current vehicle liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety (Type 3A)
- •Sworn affidavit stating you are not currently taking a driving safety course and have not taken one not shown on your driving record
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (presented to the court after finishing the state-approved course)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be made before the appearance date shown on the citation (may be made in writing)
- •Completion window: 180 days — per court FAQ: 'The case will be postponed for 180 days to allow you time to complete the course.'.
- •UNUSUAL: Big Spring's FAQ states a 180-day postponement window rather than the typical Texas 90 days
- •Eligibility per court FAQ: no DSC for a traffic offense in the past 12 months, not currently taking one for another violation, not cited for speeding 25+ mph over the limit, no CDL, and offense is not reckless driving, fleeing police, passing a school bus, or similar excluded offenses
- •Court is located inside the Howard County Courthouse, 3rd Floor — directory listing of '300 Main, Rm 302' should be updated to '300 South Main Street, 3rd Floor'
- •Clerk's direct line is (432) 264-2406, fax (432) 264-2410
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Big Spring Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (432) 264-2530 or visit www.mybigspring.com/235/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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