Johnson County
Municipal Court
Burleson
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.
Burleson Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (817) 426-9220 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
- •Plea of guilty or nolo contendere/no contest
- •Valid Texas Driver's License (Class C, non-CDL)
- •Proof of financial responsibility / current vehicle liability insurance
- •Sworn Request for Driving Safety Course (DSC by Mail affidavit — Form at https://www.burlesontx.com/DocumentCenter/View/20621/2020-07-22DSCbymail)
- •Notarized DSC Affidavit (if submitting by mail after completion; clerk may certify in person)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of Texas DPS Driving Record (Type 3A) — submitted after course completion
- •Uniform Certificate of Completion from a TEA-approved Driving Safety Course — submitted after course completion
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Within 20 business days from the date cited OR before the appearance date listed on the citation — whichever is earlier
- •You have 90 days from court approval (standard Texas statutory window; confirm exact deadline on your court approval notice) to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Request must be made by MAIL or ONLINE prior to the expiration of the 20 business day period allowed to appear on the citation (per burlesontx.com/550, citing Tex. Code Crim. Proc. §45.051(b-1)).
- •The request must be made 'in person or in writing' per the court's eligibility page.
- •NO-CONTACT OPTIONS are available: online portal and mail are explicitly promoted by the court so defendants need not enter the building.
- •DSC option not available if: (1) you hold a CDL or held one at the time of the offense; (2) the offense occurred in a construction zone with workers present; (3) you were cited for speeding 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit; (4) you have taken a DSC for another citation dismissal within the past 12 months or are currently taking one for a separate violation.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Burleson Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 426-9220 or visit www.burlesontx.com/court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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