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Driver Safety Course Information

Ovilla Municipal Court

Ovilla, Ellis County, Texas (972) 617-7262

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.

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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

In personAt Ovilla City Hall, 105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154, during court office hours (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM).
By mailMail to the court at 105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154; must be postmarked on or before the court/appearance date.
PhoneCall the court clerk at (972) 617-7262 to confirm DSC eligibility and how to submit your request and documents.

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).
  • •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.
Court HoursMonday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Phone(972) 617-7262
Emailjforesman@cityofovilla.org
Websitewww.cityofovilla.org/67/Municipal-Court

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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