Williamson County
Municipal Court
Georgetown
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.
Georgetown Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Fee is paid at time of DSC request, before taking the course. Do NOT take the driving safety course before obtaining court approval and paying fees.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Proof of valid financial responsibility (insurance) showing you as a covered driver
- •Copy of valid Texas driver's license (or out-of-state driver's license + active military I.D. for active duty military/dependents)
- •Signed affidavit (under oath) stating you have not taken a driving safety course for a traffic offense within the 12 months preceding the date of the current offense
- •Payment of $144.00 (regular zone) or $169.00 (school zone)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •AFTER COURSE — Certificate of completion from a state-approved driving safety course
- •AFTER COURSE — Certified copy of your Type 3A driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before the appearance date indicated on your citation
- •You have 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •DO NOT take the driving safety course before obtaining court approval — approval and fee payment must come first.
- •DO NOT pay your traffic ticket online if requesting defensive driving — paying online results in a conviction and final judgment.
- •Online portal is unavailable every Thursday night between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM for system maintenance.
- •Eligibility requires: (1) valid TX driver's license or permit, (2) valid printed proof of insurance showing you as a covered driver, (3) citation is for a moving violation, (4) no DSC taken for ticket dismissal in the previous 12 months (calculated from previous completion date to current violation date).
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Georgetown Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (512) 930-3625 or visit georgetowntexas.gov/government/municipal_court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee