Tarrant County
Municipal Court
Mansfield
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.
Mansfield Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Fee covers court costs; CDL holders are not eligible for DSC
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Proof of valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of liability insurance (or other financial responsibility)
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Signed sworn affidavit declaring eligibility to take a driving safety course (DSC Affidavit form)
- •Certified copy of 3A Driving Record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion — original court copy from a TDLR-approved provider
- •Certified copy of 3A Driving Record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before the appearance date indicated on the citation; defendants given 10 business days to make initial appearance
- •You have 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Do NOT take a driving safety course without first obtaining permission from the Court.
- •If operating a motorcycle at the time of violation, a Motorcycle Operator's Training Course is required instead of a standard DSC.
- •CDL holders are NOT eligible for DSC or Deferred Disposition — they may pay the fine (conviction) or plead not guilty and request a court date with the prosecutor.
- •DSC provider must be approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR); course may be taken online, in a classroom, or in a restaurant setting.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Mansfield Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 276-4703 or visit www.mansfieldtexas.gov/478/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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