Rains County
Municipal Court
East Tawakoni
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East Tawakoni Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 447-2444 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
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your initial appearance/hearing date
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (Texas default).
- •Court meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM at the East Tawakoni Civic Center.
- •Court clerk: Adella Atherton; Judge: Joe L. Craig.
- •An Extension Request form is available on the court's website.
- •Fax: (903) 447-5080.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with East Tawakoni Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 447-2444 or visit cityofeasttawakoni.com/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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