Rains County
Municipal Court
Emory
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Emory Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 473-2465 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
- •Signed plea form requesting Driver Safety Course / deferral (per court plea documentation)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •The official City of Emory court page currently displays 'Information coming soon!' and does not publish DSC fees, deadlines, required documents, hours, or forms — call the court to confirm all details.
- •A plea form is available allowing defendants to enter a plea and request a deferral or Driver Safety Course; the city's online utilities/payments system handles ticket payments.
- •Texas law: cannot use a DSC to dismiss a citation if you have taken one within the prior 12 months.
- •Emory is the Rains County seat; this is a city (municipal) court.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Emory Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 473-2465 or visit www.cityofemory.com/court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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