Tarrant County
Municipal Court
Southlake
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.
Southlake Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court fee does not include the course or driver record — those add roughly $40–$55. Different pricing applies for citations issued before January 1, 2020.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Course Completion (TEA-approved 6-hour course)
- •Request form with plea of Guilty or No Contest and notarized Driving Safety Course Affidavit (at time of request)
- •Proof of valid Texas driver's license (at time of request)
- •Proof of current liability insurance listing you as a driver (at time of request)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of driving record from Texas DPS (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date shown on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days, beginning when your plea is received by the court.
- •Verbatim from court form: 'I waive my right to a jury trial and request a 90-day deferment to complete a Driving Safety Course. I understand that this plea enters a guilty judgment, and this judgment will be removed and no conviction will appear on my record upon submitting the following: 1) a certificate of Course Completion, 2) a certified copy of my driving record as maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety.'
- •Verbatim from court form: 'My failure to comply with the terms of this request will result in assessment of a fine of $100 and a possible conviction on my driving record.'
- •Eligible for only one violation at a time; cannot be in the process of taking a DSC for any other citation
- •Not eligible if: speeding more than 24 mph over the limit (or 95+ mph), construction zone violation, CDL holder (now or at time of offense), or took a DSC for a citation within the last 12 months
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Southlake Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 748-8188 or visit www.cityofsouthlake.com/104/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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