Burnet County
Municipal Court
Granite Shoals
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Granite Shoals Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 598-2424 ext. 705 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 or learner permit
- •Proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance)
- •Completed DSC certificate (submitted within completion window)
- •Traffic Citation Reply Form (for mailed submissions)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Texas driving record (Type 3A, available at dpsrecords.com)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC on or before your appearance date printed on the citation; contact court at (830) 598-2424 ext. 705
- •Completion window: 90 days from DSC request approval (standard Texas requirement; confirm with court).
- •Drivers age 24 and younger may be required to complete a driving safety course as a condition of deferred disposition.
- •You do not qualify for DSC if you have taken one within the past 12 months, if you exceeded the posted speed limit by 25 mph or more, or if you hold a valid CDL.
- •Regular court dates are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
- •Online payment constitutes a finding of guilty; do not pay online if seeking DSC dismissal — call the court first.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Granite Shoals Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 598-2424 ext. 705 or visit www.graniteshoals.org/183/Municipal-Court-of-Record.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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