Brazoria County
Municipal Court
Pearland
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.
Pearland Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (281) 997-5900 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's License (or proof of active military duty)
- •Proof of insurance (copy showing your name as an insured driver)
- •Payment of administrative court fee (cash, money order, Visa, or Mastercard — at time of request)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •After course completion: DSC Certificate of Completion (original; cannot be emailed or faxed)
- •After course completion: Certified copy of Texas driving record from the Department of Public Safety (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before the appearance date on the citation (arraignment dates cannot be rescheduled)
- •You have 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •DSC payment may NOT be made online — must be cash, money order, Visa, or Mastercard paid in person at the time of request.
- •Driver Safety Course Certificates CANNOT be submitted via email or fax. Originals must be filed in person at 2555 Cullen Pkwy or by USPS mail to PO Box 84609.
- •Paying a fine online forfeits the right to request a DSC: 'a voluntary online payment will result in a conviction… and forfeits any right to request a Driving Safety class.'
- •CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED by this court for any payment.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Pearland Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (281) 997-5900 or visit www.pearlandtx.gov/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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