McKinney Municipal Court
McKinney, Collin County, Texas (972) 547-7676
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
⚠ Fee stated on the court's official Affidavit and Request for Driver or Motorcycle Safety Course: 'payment of court costs and fee of $144.00 (or $169.00 for school zone offenses).' Separate from course tuition.
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.
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: August 2026
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