Does Tatum accept defensive driving courses for ticket dismissal?

Yes. Tatum accepts TDLR-approved Driver Safety Courses to dismiss eligible moving violations. You must request court approval before taking the course — do not enroll first.

How do I submit my DSC request to Tatum?

You can submit your DSC request to Tatum in-person, mail, email, fax. Request approval before taking the course, then submit your completion documents using the same methods.

How much does Tatum charge for a Driver Safety Course?

Fees are not currently posted online. Contact Tatum directly for current DSC court fees.

Can I email my DSC documents to Tatum?

Yes. Tatum accepts DSC documents by email.

How long do I have to complete defensive driving after getting a ticket in Tatum?

Texas law gives you 90 days from the date Tatum approves your DSC request to complete the course and submit your certificate. The clock starts on approval, not your citation date.

Driver Safety Course Information

Rusk County
Municipal Court
Tatum

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.

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Tatum Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 803-3580 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

In-personVisit the Municipal Court at 680 Crystal Farms Rd, Tatum, TX 75691 during business hours (Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, closed 11:30am-12:30pm).

MailMail correspondence/documents to Tatum Municipal Court, P.O. Box 1105, Tatum, TX 75691.

EmailEmail the court clerk at courtclerk@tatum.texas.gov.

FaxFax documents to (903) 803-3590.

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

•Court Clerk: Yesenia Arellano; Municipal Judge: Bonnie Miller.
•Judge's direct line: (903) 803-3594; main clerk line: (903) 803-3580.
•The court notifies the defendant whether the citation is eligible for dismissal through completion of a TEA-approved driving safety course.
•Online municipal court fine payment is available through the city's payment portal.
•Official city website is tatum.texas.gov; current verified numbers are (903) 803-3580 (clerk) and (903) 803-3594 (judge).

Court HoursMonday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm)

Phone(903) 803-3580

Emailcourtclerk@tatum.texas.gov

Websitetatum.texas.gov/city-departments/municipal-court

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Tatum Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 803-3580 or visit tatum.texas.gov/city-departments/municipal-court.

Court information last verified: June 2026