Henderson County
Municipal Court
Payne Springs
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Payne Springs Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 451-9110 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's license
- •Proof of liability insurance valid at the time of the violation
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from DPS (standard Texas requirement; confirm with court)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request on or before your appearance/answer date. The Fine Schedule warns: do not submit payment for your violation until after you have contacted the court and submitted the appropriate documents if you want to keep the violation off your driving record.
- •Completion window: 90 days after the court approves the request (standard Texas default; confirm with court)..
- •Seed phone (903) 451-9229 is the City of Payne Springs main office; the municipal court's direct line is (903) 451-9110 (fax 903-451-6505). Use the court line for ticket/DSC matters.
- •Seed website redirects to the official city site https://paynespringstx.com; the court page is https://paynespringstx.com/court.
- •Per the court's published Fine Schedule, offenses 25 MPH or more over the limit are NOT eligible for a Driver Safety Course or Deferred Disposition.
- •CDL holders cannot use the driver safety course dismissal option. Drivers under 25 seeking deferral must also complete a Court Approved Driver Safety Course.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Payne Springs Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 451-9110 or visit paynespringstx.com/court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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