Sherman County
Municipal Court
Stratford
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Stratford Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (806) 366-5581 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
- •Court DSC request/application (obtain from court before starting the course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •TDLR-approved Driving Safety Course (Type 3A) certificate of completion issued to the court
- •Texas DPS Type 3A certified driving record (obtained after court approval, dated after approval date)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC approval from the court before your scheduled appearance date and before starting the course.
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval date to complete the course and submit documentation (standard Texas rule; confirm with court)..
- •Stratford is the county seat of Sherman County, Texas, located in the far north Panhandle at the junction of US-287 and US-54.
- •Municipal Court Judge: Lori Christian. Court Clerk: Mezly Hernandez.
- •City main phone (806) 366-5581 also serves the municipal court. A second number (806) 366-3062 has been circulated online but was not confirmed by official city sources — use (806) 366-5581.
- •No DSC fee or submission form is published on the city website as of research date; contact the clerk for current fee and any required forms.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Stratford Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (806) 366-5581 or visit stratfordtx.us.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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