Ellis County
Municipal Court
Waxahachie
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.
Waxahachie Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (469) 309-4070 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
- •Proof of valid insurance (at time of offense)
- •Current Texas Driver's License
- •Notarized Affidavit (standard Texas DSC requirement — confirm with court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (from a TDLR-approved provider)
- •Texas DPS Type 3A Certified Driving Record
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Must be requested by your appearance/due date shown on the citation — by mail or in person
- •You have 90 days from court approval — no extensions granted to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Per official court site: 'A request for defensive driving can be by mail or in person and must be requested by your due date.'
- •Per official court site: 'The defendant will have 90 days to complete defensive driving and return the certificate and driving record to the court. No extensions will be granted.'
- •Defendants cannot have completed a driving safety/motorcycle course within the 12 months preceding the date of offense.
- •Defendants cannot have had a commercial driver's license (CDL) when the offense occurred.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Waxahachie Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (469) 309-4070 or visit www.waxahachie.com/departments/municipal_court/index.php.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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