Tarrant County
Municipal Court
Dalworthington Gardens
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Dalworthington Gardens Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (817) 274-7662 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
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance
- •Request for driving safety course made on or before the appearance date
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from DPS (typically required after approval)
- •Certificate of completion from a state-approved driving safety course
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance/answer date listed on your citation. Citations must be answered within 20 working days from the issue date.
- •Completion window: Standard Texas window is 90 days from court approval; confirm the exact deadline set by this court..
- •The official city website lists the main courthouse/city phone as 817-275-1234, while directory sources list the dedicated Municipal Court line as the seed (817) 274-7662. Both are associated with this court; verify the best number when calling.
- •Court address 2600 Roosevelt Drive, Dalworthington Gardens, TX 76016 (Arlington area, Tarrant County).
- •Paying the citation online FORFEITS the right to request a driving safety course or deferred disposition — request the DSC from the court directly first.
- •Phone payments via GovPay at 1-888-604-7888 (location code 3063); a 5% convenience fee applies to card payments.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Dalworthington Gardens Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 274-7662 or visit www.cityofdwg.net/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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