Anderson County
Municipal Court
Frankston
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Frankston Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 876-2400 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
- •DSC completion certificate from a TDLR-approved provider
- •Court Plea Sheet (available at frankstontx.gov/procedures-and-fines)
- •Proof of current liability insurance (verify with clerk)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas Type 3A driving record (certified)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Before your scheduled appearance date — confirm exact deadline with the clerk at (903) 876-2400
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the court grants DSC (standard Texas rule — verify with court).
- •Small East Texas city (~1,200 residents) on US-175/SH-155 near Lake Palestine in Anderson County.
- •Court clerk is Linda Howell; direct line (903) 876-2400; email fmc1@frankstontx.gov.
- •City hall main line is (903) 876-2241; court clerk line (903) 876-2400 is the correct contact for ticket matters.
- •No DSC fee or DSC-specific procedures are published on the official website as of June 2026 — call before your court date.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Frankston Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 876-2400 or visit frankstontx.gov/court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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