Smith County
Municipal Court
Whitehouse
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Whitehouse Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Administrative fees and court costs total $144.00, or $169.00 if the citation was issued in a school zone. Must be paid at the time of request.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas driver's license (must be presented)
- •Proof of insurance with you listed as a covered driver
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certificate of completion from a 6-hour driver's safety course (after course)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Court must receive the request in person no later than 30 days after the citation was issued, and approve it before you take the course.
- •Completion window: Complete the 6-hour course and provide the certificate to the court within 90 days..
- •Do NOT register for or begin a course until you've submitted your request and paid court costs.
- •One DSC dismissal per year by law.
- •Ineligible if: not a moving violation; CDL holder; no valid Texas license; no-insurance ticket without proof; speeding 25+ over; DSC approved within the last 12 months; or outstanding warrants.
- •School-zone DSC, insurance deferrals, and payment plans must be handled in office.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Whitehouse Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 510-7512 or visit www.whitehousetx.org/158/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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