Collin County
Municipal Court
McKinney
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.
McKinney Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (972) 547-7676 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
- •Signed (court copy) Uniform Certificate of Course Completion from a TDLR-approved Driving Safety Course
- •Completed and signed Driver's Safety Course Affidavit (available at https://mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/63/Request-for-Driving-Safety-Course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of Type 3A Driving Record from Texas Department of Public Safety
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before the appearance date shown on the citation
- •You have 90 days from court approval of DSC request to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •McKinney's official affidavit states: 'WITHIN 90 DAYS of this request, I must RETURN TWO (2) DOCUMENTS' — the signed DSC completion certificate AND the Type 3A driving record.
- •DSC request is handled through the 'Resolve My Citation' online portal by selecting 'Explore Options' — the portal will only display DSC/deferred/compliance options if the defendant meets qualifications.
- •If defendant fails to present required documents, they will be required to 'appear before the Court to show cause'; failure to appear will result in a final conviction and obligation to pay the fine.
- •The affidavit references a separate 'Driving Safety Course Checklist' distributed by the court — request this checklist at the time of DSC approval.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with McKinney Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 547-7676 or visit www.mckinneytexas.org/162/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee