Driver Safety Course Information
Dallas County
Municipal Court
Garland
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.
Garland Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
Standard Violation$144
School Zone Violation$169
⚠ Do NOT pay until the court instructs you to — payments received before approval are rejected.
How to Request DSC Approval
Online — DSC Request FormSubmit your request at garlandtx.gov. Note: online requests may be temporarily unavailable due to a recent system migration — check the Online Court Services page for current status.https://www.garlandtx.gov/FormCenter/Municipal-Court-21/Driver-Safety-Course-Request-Form-145
In Person1791 W. Avenue B, Garland, TX 75042 — lobby open Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
MailGarland Municipal Court, 1791 W. Avenue B, Garland, TX 75042. Include your DSC request, court fee, copy of driver's license, and copy of insurance. Include a return mailing address.
Drop Box (24-hour)Outside the court building at 1791 W. Avenue B — right side of the entrance. Available 24 hours a day.
EmailAfter submitting online, the court will respond by email. You can email completion documents back to that same address — confirm it before sending.
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed DSC Request Application
- •Copy of current valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of valid vehicle liability insurance (in your name or listing the vehicle on the citation)
- •Court fee ($144 standard / $169 school zone) — paid only after court approval
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Submit your DSC request NO LATER than your citation due/appearance date — do not take the course first.
- •You have 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Juveniles under 17 cannot request DSC online — they must appear in person with a parent.
- •DSC is not available for offenses in a work zone with workers present, speeding 25+ mph over the limit, or failing to leave ID at a crash scene.
- •If you have multiple violations on one citation, DSC applies to only one of them.
- •If your deadline has passed, request a Show Cause Hearing by mail, drop box, or in person.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Garland Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and submission procedures can change. Call (972) 205-2330 or visit garlandtx.gov/372/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
Great Value
$25.00$35.00
+ $3.00 state processing fee
4.9 out of 5
