Harris County
Municipal Court
El Lago
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El Lago Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ $144.00 standard ($134 state + $10 administration); $169.00 school zone ($159 state + $10 administration). Court costs and fees must be paid before course enrollment.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Notarized Driving Safety Request Form
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of vehicle liability insurance covering the offense date
- •Payment of court costs and fees
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of your TX DPS driving record (obtained after approval, returned within the 90-day completion period)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be received or postmarked by the initial appearance date.
- •Completion window: 90 days to complete the course and obtain a certified DPS driving record after the court's approval letter is issued..
- •Official city site lists the Municipal Court / City Hall main number as (281) 326-1951; the seed (281) 326-4413 reaches the Court Administrator per a directory. Both ring the same court office — verify before relying.
- •Defensive driving requires a plea of guilty or no contest; the court cannot recommend a specific course.
- •Ineligible offenses: 25+ mph over; prior DSC within 12 months; CDL holder; construction zone (workers present); school zone speeding; passing a school bus; following too closely; failure to provide accident information/aid; accidents or hit-and-run; evading police; uninsured driving; improper lane changes; reckless driving.
- •The Driving Safety Request Form requires notarization before mail/online submission.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with El Lago Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (281) 326-1951 or visit ellago-tx.gov/municipal-court/defensive-driving.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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