Jefferson County
Municipal Court
Port Arthur
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.
Port Arthur Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 983-8686 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
- •Notarized Affidavit (standard TX requirement — confirm with court)
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of current liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (court copy, signed by defendant) from a Texas Education Agency-approved driving safety course
- •Type 3A Certified Driving Record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Before your scheduled appearance/court date — call court to confirm; failure to appear may result in additional charges or warrant
- •You have Call court to confirm — standard TX window is 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •The Port Arthur Municipal Court website confirms a dedicated Driving Safety Course page exists at /320/Driving-Safety-Course, but detailed DSC steps, fees, and deadlines are not fully published in the publicly accessible text of that page.
- •Court Procedures page states: 'The judge has the authority to dismiss driving safety courses, deferred dispositions and compliance violations.'
- •Court sessions are held Monday–Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at 645 4th Street — picture ID (state-issued ID or Driver's License) is required for in-person appearances.
- •Quick Links page references the Texas Driver Record Request as a court resource, confirming the DPS driving record is part of the DSC process.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Port Arthur Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 983-8686 or visit www.portarthurtx.gov/211/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
4.9 out of 5
