Henderson County
Municipal Court
Malakoff
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Malakoff Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 489-3472 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
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of current liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS
- •Certificate of completion from a TDLR/state-approved Driving Safety Course
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request on or before your scheduled appearance date (standard Texas rule; confirm with court).
- •Completion window: 90 days to complete the course after the court grants the request (standard Texas rule; confirm with court)..
- •Official city website is behind bot protection; contact details verified via court directory listings.
- •The court will notify you whether your specific citation is eligible for dismissal via a state-approved driving safety course.
- •Standard Texas eligibility: not eligible if you took a DSC for dismissal in the prior 12 months, hold a CDL, were cited 25+ mph over, or for violations in a school/construction zone or passing a stopped school bus.
- •Physical/court address 109 S. Melton Dr., Malakoff, TX 75148. Confirm the correct mailing address with the court before mailing documents. Court fax 903-489-2517.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Malakoff Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 489-3472 or visit www.cityofmalakoff.net/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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