Collingsworth County
Municipal Court
Wellington
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Wellington Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (806) 447-2544 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 (TDLR-approved course)
- •Proof of Texas liability insurance (valid on date of offense)
- •Court-issued request/authorization form (obtain before your appearance date)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC dismissal on or before your appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days from court authorization (Texas standard).
- •Wellington is the county seat of Collingsworth County in the southeastern Texas Panhandle (US-83 corridor); verify you have the correct court for your citation — county-level offenses may be handled by the Collingsworth County Justice of the Peace Court instead.
- •No official court website has been identified; all procedures should be confirmed directly by phone at (806) 447-2544.
- •Texas law (CCP Art. 45.0511) requires the course to be a TDLR-approved Type 3A Driver Safety Course (DSC); completion must be submitted to the court within the authorized window.
- •Eligibility: non-commercial driver, valid Texas license, moving violation, not in a construction or school zone unless specifically authorized, not previously used DSC dismissal within 12 months.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Wellington Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (806) 447-2544.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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