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Columbus Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Fee is $129.10 standard, or $154.10 if the violation occurred within a school zone. Pay by money order or cashier's check only (NO personal checks), payable to Columbus Municipal Court.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed and NOTARIZED Reply Form (Section A Box 2 + Section B affidavit)
- •Money order or cashier's check (no personal checks) payable to Columbus Municipal Court for the DSC fee
- •Proof of Financial Responsibility (insurance)
- •Valid Texas driver's license (photocopy acceptable — no originals)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •3A certified copy of your driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be entered by the date cited to appear on or before (response/appearance date on the citation)
- •Completion window: Complete a DPS/TEA-approved Driving Safety Course within 90 days of the date the affidavit is notarized; remit the DSC completion certificate to the Court before the expiration of 120 days from the notarized date..
- •Eligibility: must NOT possess a Commercial Driver's License; must hold a valid Texas driver's license or permit; must NOT have taken a driving safety course in lieu of paying a fine in the past 12 months; must NOT currently be taking a DSC to dismiss another offense; violation must NOT have occurred in a construction zone while workers were present.
- •NOT eligible for DSC if accused of speeding 95 mph or more, or speeding 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit.
- •Defendants under 17 years of age must appear with a parent.
- •Court is held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Columbus City Hall, 605 Spring Street.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Columbus Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (979) 732-3981 or visit www.columbustexas.net/page/city.court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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