Tarrant County
Municipal Court
Fort Worth
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.
Fort Worth Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call 817-392-6700 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
- •Proof of payment of all court fines and fees
- •Valid Texas driver's license or photo ID
- •Proof of current liability auto insurance (covering driver at time of offense)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Signed DSC Certificate of Completion from a TDLR-approved driving safety course
- •Certified Texas Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •You have 90 days from court approval/plea date to complete course and submit all documents to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •DSC may only be used once per 12-month period for ticket dismissal.
- •Must enter a plea of guilty or no contest to request DSC approval.
- •DSC request must be made on or before the appearance date on the citation — do not wait.
- •Ineligible violations include: speeding 25+ mph over limit, no insurance, leaving scene of accident, passing a school bus, and construction zone violations.
- •CDL (commercial driver's license) holders are NOT eligible for DSC ticket dismissal.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Fort Worth Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call 817-392-6700 or visit www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
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