Limestone County
Municipal Court
Thornton
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Thornton Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 380-1085 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
- •Completed plea/request form (downloadable from cityofthorntontx.com/municipal-court)
- •Proof of current Texas liability insurance
- •Copy of valid Texas driver license
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC completion certificate (Type 3A, submitted within the court-ordered window)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your scheduled appearance date (standard TX rule — confirm with court)
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard TX — confirm with court).
- •Small city court (~400 population) — hours not published online; call or email ahead to confirm availability.
- •Municipal Court Judge: Michelle Nance.
- •Two phone numbers appear in third-party directories: (254) 380-1085 (official court page) and (254) 385-6438 (county-courthouse.com). The court's own page lists (254) 380-1085 — use that first.
- •Mailing address: P.O. Box 396, Thornton, TX 76687. Physical address: 205 E 11th St, Thornton, TX 76687.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Thornton Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 380-1085 or visit cityofthorntontx.com/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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