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Glenn Heights, TX

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Phone 972-223-1690

Fax 972-223-9307

1938 S. Hampton

Glenn Heights, TX 75154

City of Glenn Heights
MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD

DRIVING SAFETY COURSE
(DSC)/DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Certain offenses, CDL license holders and persons under the age of 25 may not qualify for this option.

Driving Safety Course
Providers Approved Course Listing

Requesting DSC

Any person under the age of 25 shall be required to complete a driver’s safety course pursuant to Art. 45.051 (b-1) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

A request to take a safety course must be made prior to your scheduled court appearance on your citation or at your scheduled court appearance. The request must be made in person or in writing. Payments of the State costs and administrative fees must be submitted with your request.

Driving Safety Course Eligibility

DSC Request Form

To qualify you must meet the following terms:

You must have a valid Texas Driver’s License or if you are a member or spouse/dependant of the United States Military forces serving on active duty
You must have current proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
You must NOT have taken a safety course within past 12 months
You cannot have taken a safety course for dismissal of another citation or be in the process of taking the course for another traffic violation and said course is not reflected on your driving record
You cannot have a Commercial Driver’s License or have been charged with an offense in a construction zone, school zone or speeding 25 miles or more over the posted speed limit.

Requirements If Determined Eligible

You must provide the following:

A plea of GUILTY or No Contest
Pay the applicable costs and fees (call for amount due)-fee is due at time of request
File an affidavit with the Court stating you have met the above requirements
You must obtain a copy of your driving record from the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You may request this HERE

You must complete the following after your request has been granted:

A Texas Education Agency approved course within 90 days of request
Submit by the 90th day from request a uniform certificate of course completion of safety course
Copy of driving record as maintained by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety.

Compliance

After successful completion of the safety course, the Court will dismiss the case and report to the Texas Dept. of Public Safety for inclusion on your driving record.

If you fail to provide the Court with your certificate within time allowed, you will be summoned to Court to “show cause” as to why your certificate was not returned. If you do not appear for your hearing it may result in the issuance of additional charges and a capias pro fine warrant issued.

HELPFUL LINKS

MUNICIPAL COURT HOME

Rules & Standing Orders

Rules of Glenn Heights

Pleas

Fines and Court Costs

Time Payment Plans & 30 Day Extensions

Dismissal Information

Deferred Disposition/Probation

Driving Safety Course

Juveniles & Minors

Community Service

Resolving Warrants

Public Records Request

Questions/FAQS

Quick Links

Court Administrator

Larissa Ward

972-223-2107 x: 256

Fax: 972-274-3602

Deputy Court Clerk

Brandi Gutierrez

972-223-2107 x: 268

Fax: 972-274-3602


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