Freestone County
Municipal Court
Wortham
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Wortham Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 765-3042 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
- •Original citation or case number
- •TDLR-approved DSC completion certificate (original)
- •Proof of financial responsibility (current auto insurance)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas Type 3A driver record (ordered before course completion)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Before your appearance date; request DSC dismissal prior to any plea
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the court grants DSC (Texas statutory default).
- •Small city court (pop. ~1,073); phone option 3 reaches the court clerk directly.
- •Municipal Judge: Shirley Mays; City Secretary: Kasi Wright.
- •City main line is (254) 765-3319; court line is (254) 765-3042.
- •DSC dismissal available for eligible moving violations under Texas Transportation Code — you must request it before entering a plea and before your appearance date.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Wortham Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 765-3042 or visit worthamtx.com/court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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