Jefferson County
Municipal Court
Beaumont
Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.
Beaumont Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 980-7200 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 (presented at time of request)
- •Proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance) — must show defendant's name, vehicle coverage, effective date, and expiration date
- •Plea of guilty or nolo contendere
- •Payment of all required court costs and administrative fees
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving record (Type 3A) from the Texas Department of Public Safety — must be presented within 90 days of request
- •Certificate of completion of an approved driving safety course — must be presented within 90 days of request
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Before the appearance date on the citation (orally or in writing). No extensions given for defensive driving.
- •You have 90 days from the date of court approval/request to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Verbatim from beaumonttexas.gov/287: 'You may ask the judge before the appearance date on the citation, either orally or in writing, to take a driving safety course for one charge.'
- •Verbatim from beaumonttexas.gov/287: 'No extension will be given for defensive driving.'
- •Verbatim from beaumonttexas.gov/287: 'Prior to the end of the 90 day period, you must present to the court a copy of your driving record from the Department of Public Safety.'
- •Motorcycle exception: if operating a motorcycle when cited, defendant must take a motorcycle operator's training course instead of a standard driving safety course.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Beaumont Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 980-7200 or visit www.beaumonttexas.gov/287/Driving-Safety-Course.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
4.9 out of 5
