San Patricio County
Municipal Court
Portland
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.
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Portland Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Official court application form states $144.00, plus $25.00 if the offense occurred in a school zone. (An older city webpage references 'court costs plus a $10 fee'; the current court form lists $144.00 — confirm with court.)
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Copy of valid Texas driver's license (or military/permit; non-commercial)
- •Copy of valid insurance card / proof of financial responsibility
- •Completed Application for Driving Safety Course with plea of guilty or nolo contendere
- •Sworn DSC affidavit (not taken a DSC in the preceding 12 months)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •signed 'COURT COPY' of Certificate of Completion
- •certified Type 3A copy of driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on your citation
- •Completion window: 90 days — Certificate of Completion and certified driving record must reach the court no later than 90 days from your appearance date.
- •Eligible for DSC only once every 12 months.
- •Not eligible if: CDL holder (now or on offense date), construction zone with workers present, leaving the scene, passing a school bus, failing to obey a school crossing guard, speeding 25+ mph over the limit or over 90 mph, or completed a DSC within the last 12 months.
- •Must not have past-due fines or unanswered citations with the City of Portland.
- •Sign the 'COURT COPY' of the completion certificate before submitting it with your driving record.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Portland Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 777-4543 or visit www.portlandtx.com/117/Driving-Safety-Course.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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