Ellis County
Municipal Court
Ovilla
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Ovilla Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (972) 617-7262 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
- •Valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of current auto liability insurance
- •Driving safety course completion certificate (after the course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from DPS (if required by the court)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request on or before the appearance date printed on your citation.
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days after the court grants the request (confirm with court)..
- •Official court page confirms phone (972) 617-7262 and address 105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154 — matches the seed phone; direct court page is /67/Municipal-Court.
- •Court Clerk: Jessica Foresman (jforesman@cityofovilla.org); Presiding Judge: Scott Kurth.
- •Court docket is held once a month on a Thursday evening at 6:00 PM; virtual (Zoom) appearances available Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM.
- •Online fine payment is available, but paying online enters a plea of 'no contest' — do NOT pay online if you intend to request a driving safety course.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Ovilla Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 617-7262 or visit www.cityofovilla.org/67/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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