Driving Safety Course

IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ OUR PAGES FOR "I GOT A CITATION! WHAT DO I DO?" AND "RESOLVING YOUR CITATION" 

You may be eligible to have your citation dismissed upon completion of an approved Driving Safety Course (DSC). Your election for DSC must be made in writing and you must enter a plea on or before the answer date listed on your citation.

Requirements:

  • You must have a valid Texas driver's license.
  • You must have proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance). 
  • You must plea "Guilty" or "No Contest" to your alleged violation.
  • You must pay court costs and administrative fees. Speeding and most other moving violations: $144.00. Speeding in a school zone and some other violations: $169.00.
  • You must provide a copy of your driving record. You may download and print your driving record from the Texas DPS website. www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm
  • IMPORTANT! IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST REQUEST YOUR DRIVER SAFETY COURSE  AND ENTER A PLEA NO LATER THAN THE ANSWER DATE LISTED ON YOUR CITATION.

You Are Not Eligible if:

  • You took a driving safety course to dismiss a citation in the 12 months prior to the date of your violation.
  • You hold a commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • You are charged with one of the following offenses:
    • Passing a school bus
    • Speeding 25 or more mph over the posted speed limit
    • Leaving the scene of an accident
    • Reckless driving
    • Duty to give information or render aid
    • Serious traffic violation (in a commercial vehicle) as defined by Transportation Code 522.003(25)
    • An offense in a construction zone where workers are present

Mail Applications

  • Download and print the Request Form from our "Forms" page.
  • Mail your completed Request Form Certified Mail to the Court Clerk. THE APPLICATION MUST BE NOTARIZED. The application must be postmarked no later than the answer date listed on your citation. 
  • Provide a good contact number, preferably your mobile phone number, in case the Court Clerk needs information to complete your application.
  • Submit legible copies of your Driver's License, Insurance Card, and Driving Record with your application.
  • Include your personal check or money order for $144.00 (or $169.00 if the violation occurred in a school zone), made out to "City of Tomball."
  • Once your application is approved, you will receive a packet in the mail from the Court. Do not begin your Driving Safety Course until after you receive your packet in the mail.
  • Once your completed application, documents, and payment are received and approved, you will have 90 days to complete your Driving Safety Course and submit your original Certificate of Completion. You MUST submit the original "court copy" of your Certificate of Completion. Sign the Certificate before you send it in. If you mail the certificate, it must be deposited with the US Postal Service within your 90-day compliance period.

Online Applications

  • Download and print the Request Form from our "Forms" page.
  • Complete, sign, and scan the Request Form. Save the scanned image of the Request Form.
  • Scan your Driver's License and Insurance Card. Save the scanned images in a file.
  • Go to the "Online Bill Pay" site by following the link below. You must complete your online application no later than the appearance date listed on your citation.
  • Follow the link to "View and Pay Court Citations Online."
  • Provide your citation number and birthdate where required.
  • When the screen shows a list of your alleged violations, check the box for the violation you wish to dismiss through a Driver Safety Course.
  • Follow the prompts to "Driver Safety Course."
  • Upload your Request Form, Driver's License, and Insurance Card when prompted.
  • Enter your plea when directed.
  • Submit your payment as instructed.
  • Once your application is approved, you will receive a packet in the mail from the Court. Do not begin your Driving Safety Course until after you receive your packet in the mail.
  • Once your completed application, documents, and payment are received and approved, you will have 90 days to complete your Driving Safety Course and submit your original Certificate of Completion. You MUST submit the original "court copy" of your Certificate of Completion. Sign the Certificate before you send it in. If you mail the certificate, it must be deposited with the US Postal Service within your 90-day compliance period.

Phone Applications

  • Call us at 281-351-7894 and our staff will walk you through the application process.

Apply in Person (easiest)

  • Drop by our location during business hours at your convenience anytime prior to the answer date listed on your citation and complete all the paperwork in just a few minutes.

Where to Find Approved DSC Courses

Important Deadlines:

  • You must request your DSC dismissal on or before the answer date printed on your citation.
  • After we receive your fees, you have 90 days to turn in all the required documents listed above as well as the original signed copy of your DSC Certificate of Completion.  
  • DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! Allow time for postage! Once you finish your DSC course, the course provider will mail your official Certificate of Completion, and the mail may take several weeks to reach you. We MUST have your original Certificate of Completion prior to the expiration of your 90-day deadline, or you may face conviction in your case and additional fees and fines.

Failure to turn in your certificate of completion on time will result in a conviction and additional fines and fees!

Call us at 281-351-7894 for assistance.