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Mount Vernon Municipal Court

Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas (903) 537-3582

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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Mount Vernon Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 537-3582 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-personMount Vernon Municipal Court, 109 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, TX 75457, during court hours.
MailMount Vernon Municipal Court, PO Box 597, Mount Vernon, TX 75457.
FaxFax to 903-537-2634.
EmailContact court clerk Christie Burnett at courtclerk@comvtx.com.

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

  • •Request deadline: Respond to the court within ten (10) days of receiving the citation; the court site does not separately state a driving safety course request deadline — confirm with the clerk.
  • •Court clerk: Christie Burnett, 903-537-3582.
  • •The official court page does NOT explicitly describe a driving safety / defensive driving course process; eligibility/process must be confirmed by calling the court.
  • •A 'dismissal fee' is required to clear a case but the amount is not published.
  • •Fines accepted only by cashier's check or money order at the court; credit/debit accepted via Government Payment Services or online.
  • •Mailing address (PO Box 597) differs from the physical/street address (109 North Kaufman Street).
Court HoursMonday-Thursday: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; closed City holidays

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Mount Vernon Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 537-3582 or visit www.cityofmountvernontexas.com/page/municipal-court.

Court information last verified: June 2026

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