Brazoria County
Municipal Court
West Columbia
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West Columbia Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (979) 345-3123 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 (active-duty military exception applies)
- •Proof of liability insurance (financial responsibility)
- •Plea of no contest (nolo contendere) or guilty
- •Notarized affidavit stating you have not taken a driving safety course for dismissal in the prior 12 months
- •Completed Texas Driving Safety Course certificate
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your court appearance date; the original notarized request form is due by the appearance date.
- •Completion window: 90 days after the case is deferred; no time extensions are granted..
- •Physical address 512 E. Brazos Ave., West Columbia, TX 77486; mailing P.O. Box 487, West Columbia, TX 77486. Fax (979) 345-3178.
- •The dedicated DSC page is at https://www.westcolumbiatx.org/2141/Driving-Safety-Course.
- •Ineligible offenses: 25+ mph over; passing a stopped school bus; construction-zone violations with workers present; failure to provide accident-scene information; leaving an accident scene.
- •CDL holders are not eligible.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with West Columbia Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (979) 345-3123 or visit www.westcolumbiatx.org/563/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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