Navarro County
Municipal Court
Richland
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Richland Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ $144 partial payment (court administrative fee) required at time of DSC request submission; confirmed on the court's own online DSC request form at forms.richlandtexas.gov.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of valid auto insurance (must show defendant as covered driver at the time of citation)
- •Receipt of $144 court administrative fee payment
- •Completed Request for Driver Safety Course form
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your court appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval.
- •DSC request must be submitted in person or by mail — email is not accepted for the initial DSC request (other forms may be emailed).
- •DSC not available if: speeding 25+ mph over limit or 95+ mph in any zone; CDL holder; failed to stop/left accident scene; passed a school bus; work-zone violation with workers present; or used this option within the prior 12 months.
- •Court also offers Deferred Disposition as an alternative to keep violations off record.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Richland Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 362-3707 or visit www.richlandtexas.gov/government/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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