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Driver Safety Course Information

Dallas County
Municipal Court
DeSoto

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.

DeSoto Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

Standard Violation$144
School Zone Violation$169

⚠ Fee is $114.10 if requesting DSC via E-Court Appearance (online portal); $144 standard if requesting in-person, by text, or via online DSC request form. Additional costs include DPS driving record fee and the cost of the DSC course itself.

How to Request DSC Approval

In-person211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115. Walk-in Monday–Friday at 10:30 AM to meet with the Judge. No need to wait for your court date.
TextText a Court Clerk at (972) 737-7558 to set up your Driver's Safety Course in real time.
OnlineUse the 'Request Driver's Safety Course Online' button at https://desototexas.gov/departments/municipal_court/about/driver_safety_course.php — NOTE: Not processed in real time; you must follow instructions sent to the email address you provide.desototexas.gov/departments/municipal_court/about/driver_safety_course.php
Online (E-Court Appearance)Via E-Court Appearance portal at https://desototexas.gov/1667/E-Court-Appearance — DSC fee is $114.10, payable immediately after at www.desototexas.gov/payticket or by calling 1-800-444-1187.desototexas.gov/1667/E-Court-Appearance

To Request Approval — Submit These

  • •Notarized Affidavit (standard TX requirement — confirm with court)

After Completing the Course — Submit These

  • •DSC Certificate of Completion (Court Copy)
  • •Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS (order at texasonline.com)

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

  • •By or before your appearance/answer date (Texas law requires request before appearance date; court also notes you do not have to wait — you can come early Monday–Friday at 10:30 AM)
  • •You have Per court-imposed deadline established at time of approval — do NOT take the course or order your driving record until you have received court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
  • •Verbatim court language: 'You should not take the course or request your driving record until you have received approval from the Municipal Court.'
  • •Verbatim court language: 'Note that making your request this way [online] will not be in real time and will require you to follow instructions given through the email address you provide.'
  • •Verbatim court language (online waiver): 'When the Judge grants my request for Driver's Safety Course Online, I understand and agree that per the provisions of A[rt. 45A.352]... I further understand and agree that in the event that I fail to comply with the terms of my Driver's Safety Agreement, the Judge will find me guilty of the offense and a conviction will be reported on my driving record with the Department of Public Safety.'
  • •Juveniles under 17 CANNOT request DSC online — must appear in person with a parent.
Court HoursMonday–Friday, walk-in with Judge available at 10:30 AM
Phone(972) 230-9673
Emaillcaramantin@decaturtx.org
Websitedesototexas.gov/departments/municipal_court/about/driver_safety_course.php

Always verify DSC requirements directly with DeSoto Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 230-9673 or visit desototexas.gov/departments/municipal_court/about/driver_safety_course.php.

Court information last verified: May 2026

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