Collin County
Municipal Court
New Hope, Town of
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New Hope Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (972) 548-2489 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
- •DSC completion certificate from a TDLR-approved provider
- •Court-issued DSC request/permission form (contact court to obtain)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas driving record (Type 3A, obtained from TxDPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC permission on or before your appearance date printed on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (Texas statutory default; confirm with court).
- •New Hope is a small municipality (~1,000 residents) near McKinney in Collin County. The court appears to operate its own sessions rather than contracting to another city, based on the active court dockets published on newhopetx.gov.
- •Court sessions are typically held the first Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m., but written notice on your citation may specify a different date — always verify before appearing.
- •The 2026 fines list (published January 2026) covers local ordinance violations only; no state traffic fine or DSC administrative fee was posted publicly.
- •Court clerk is Jill Monson; debit/credit card payments carry a 3% processing fee.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with New Hope Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 548-2489 or visit newhopetx.gov/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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