Galveston County
Municipal Court
Santa Fe
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Santa Fe Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ State fee & costs for defensive driving are $144, or $169 if the offense occurred in a school zone.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed DSC Request form
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of current vehicle liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certificate of completion from the driving safety course
- •Copy of your driving record from the Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request (in person or by mail) by the due date on your citation.
- •Completion window: Upon approval, 90 days to complete the course and obtain your DPS driving record; submit both to the court within the 90 days..
- •You must request permission from the court to take defensive driving; it is not automatic.
- •If you comply with the judge's order, the charge is dismissed.
- •Failure to provide the certificate and/or driving record within 90 days sets a Show Cause hearing.
- •Failure to appear for the Show Cause hearing results in final judgment and conviction.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Santa Fe Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 925-3255 or visit www.santafetx.gov/municipal-court/page/defensive-driving.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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