Burnet County
Municipal Court
Cottonwood Shores
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Cottonwood Shores Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 693-3830 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
- •Proof of valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of liability insurance valid on the date of the citation
- •Court-issued affidavit or request form (confirm with clerk)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •TDLR-approved DSC completion certificate (Type 3A course)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must contact the court clerk before your appearance date (typically within 10 days of receiving the citation); waiting until you stand before the judge may be too late.
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard Texas DSC window; confirm with court clerk).
- •Judge: Don Adams. Prosecutor: Rebecca Lange. Court clerks: Veronica Flores (veronica@cottonwoodshores.org) and Nancy Chumley (nancy@cottonwoodshores.org).
- •The court clerk determines DSC eligibility — contact the office before your appearance date to find out if you qualify.
- •The FAQ states: 'Many of your options require you to prepare BEFORE your appearance date. Waiting until you are standing before the judge may be too late to exercise your options.'
- •Court costs are fees paid to the State of Texas and are separate from any fine; only the Judge can change court costs.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Cottonwood Shores Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 693-3830 or visit www.cottonwoodshores.org/government/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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