Dallas County
Municipal Court
Rowlett

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (972) 412-6222 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.

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

• •Must request DSC permission by the appearance date shown on the citation — do NOT pay online or by phone, as doing so waives the right to take defensive driving
• •You have Complete course and submit all documents by the court-imposed deadline (call court to confirm exact number of days granted upon approval — typically 90 days in Dallas-area courts) to complete the course and submit all documents.
• •WARNING: Paying your ticket online or by phone typically waives your right to request defensive driving — contact the court first.
• •The Municipal Court drop box is located in the court lobby and is accessible 24 hours a day (confirmed from official site).
• •DSC is only eligible once per 12-month period — you must not have completed a DSC for ticket dismissal within the 12 months preceding the offense date.
• •Ineligible offenses include: speeding 25+ mph over the limit, no insurance/failure to maintain financial responsibility, leaving the scene of a collision, passing a school bus, and offenses in a construction zone.