Bell County
Municipal Court
Bartlett
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Bartlett Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 527-3219 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
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance
- •Defensive driving / driving safety course completion certificate
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from DPS (if required by the court)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on your citation (standard Texas rule; confirm with court).
- •Completion window: 90 days after the court grants the request (standard Texas rule; confirm with court)..
- •Phone (254) 527-3219 rings Bartlett City Hall, which houses the Municipal Court; fax 254-527-4280. Address 140 W. Clark Street, P.O. Drawer H, Bartlett, TX 76511.
- •Bartlett straddles the Bell/Williamson county line south of Temple; this is a City of Bartlett court.
- •The city offers online court fine payment, but no online portal for DSC requests is published.
- •No DSC fee, deadline, eligibility list, or downloadable forms are published on the official site — confirm with the court clerk.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Bartlett Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 527-3219 or visit www.bartlett-tx.us/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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