Cottle County
Municipal Court
Paducah
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Paducah Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (806) 492-3131 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
- •Proof of valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of valid Texas liability insurance on the date of the offense
- •Court-issued request/approval form (obtain from court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving Safety Course completion certificate (Type 3A TDLR-approved course)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request DSC dismissal before your appearance date or plea deadline — contact court at (806) 492-3131 to confirm
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit certificate.
- •Paducah is the Cottle County seat, located at the junction of US-62, US-70, and US-83 in the Rolling Plains region of West Texas.
- •Municipal Court Judge: Randy Fields; City of Paducah phone: (806) 492-3713 (city hall general line).
- •No dedicated online court portal found; the city website (paducahtx.net) does not list court hours or DSC procedures publicly.
- •A Schedule of Fees document (approved by City Council 5/20/2025) exists on the city site but is not publicly accessible in text form — call the court to confirm any administrative fee.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Paducah Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (806) 492-3131 or visit www.paducahtx.net.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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