Does De Leon accept defensive driving courses for ticket dismissal?

Yes. De Leon accepts TDLR-approved Driver Safety Courses to dismiss eligible moving violations. You must request court approval before taking the course — do not enroll first.

How do I submit my DSC request to De Leon?

You can submit your DSC request to De Leon in-person, mail, fax, email. Request approval before taking the course, then submit your completion documents using the same methods.

How much does De Leon charge for a Driver Safety Course?

Fees are not currently posted online. Contact De Leon directly for current DSC court fees.

Can I email my DSC documents to De Leon?

Yes. De Leon accepts DSC documents by email.

How long do I have to complete defensive driving after getting a ticket in De Leon?

Texas law gives you 90 days from the date De Leon approves your DSC request to complete the course and submit your certificate. The clock starts on approval, not your citation date.

Driver Safety Course Information

Comanche County
Municipal Court
De Leon

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.

New to ticket dismissal? Start with the full guide

How dismissing a Texas ticket works end to end — eligibility, deadlines, the Type 3A record, and the truth about Texas "points."

Read the guide

Need to look up or pay your Comanche County ticket?

Paying it online is a guilty plea and a conviction. See how to find your ticket — and why dismissing it is usually the cheaper move.

Look up & decide

De Leon Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 893-6851 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

In-personAt 125 S Texas St, De Leon, TX 76444 during court hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm). All requests/arrangements beyond standard payment must go before the judge. Court sessions held 10:00 am Tuesdays and Fridays.

MailMail to De Leon Municipal Court, P.O. Box 318, De Leon, TX 76444.

FaxFax documents to (254) 893-3254.

EmailEmail municipalcourt@cityofdeleon.org (DSC submission by email not explicitly confirmed by the court — verify).

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

•Request deadline: Must appear before the Presiding Judge on or before the date/time printed at the bottom of the citation. Specific DSC request deadline not published — confirm with court.
•Official court pages do NOT publish a driving safety course process, fee, deadline, required documents, or completion window — all DSC specifics must be confirmed by calling the court.
•Court is a Criminal Court of Non-Record; all case resolutions beyond a straight payment must go before the judge.
•Tickets written by a State Trooper or Deputy Sheriff cannot be handled at this court — only De Leon Police Department citations.
•Court advises allowing five business days after receiving a citation before contacting the court.
•$1.25 credit card fee applies to online payments by ordinance.

Court HoursMonday–Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Phone(254) 893-6851

Emailmunicipalcourt@cityofdeleon.org

Websitewww.cityofdeleon.org/departments/municipal-court

Always verify DSC requirements directly with De Leon Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 893-6851 or visit www.cityofdeleon.org/departments/municipal-court.

Court information last verified: June 2026