Travis County
Municipal Court
Austin
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.
Austin Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
How to Request DSC Approval
Important Deadlines & Rules
- •Submit your DSC request form before your appearance date — do NOT take the course first.
- •You have 90 days from the court's processing date (not your submission date) to complete the course.
- •Completion documents may be submitted in person, by mail, fax, or email.
- •Look up your case at austin-portal.ecourt.com to confirm your case status.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Austin Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and submission procedures can change. When in doubt, call (512) 974-4800, email court@austintexas.gov, or visit austintexas.gov/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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