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Fort Worth, Texas · Municipal Court

Fort Worth Municipal Court Defensive Driving

Fort Worth Municipal Court allows eligible defendants to request dismissal through a Driving Safety Course (DSC). The court publishes a 21-calendar-day request deadline and warns defendants not to take the course or request the driving record until they have received court approval.

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Information reviewed October 22, 2026
Quick answer

Request DSC within 21 calendar days from the date the citation was issued. Fort Worth says judicial approval is required after that period and specifically tells defendants not to take the course or order the driving record until the Municipal Court approves the request.

Fort Worth DSC roadmap

Know the sequence before you start

Fort Worth Municipal Court’s published defensive-driving process is easier to follow when you separate the request, court response, and completion steps.

Open Fort Worth’s official court page
1
Request before the deadline

Fort Worth states that the DSC request must be made within 21 calendar days from the date the citation was issued. Judicial approval is required after 21 days.

2
Follow the court’s instructions

Fort Worth specifically says not to take the course or request the driving record until the Municipal Court approves your DSC request. Submit the request first and wait for the court’s written instructions.

3
Finish the approved requirements

Complete the court-approved driving safety course only after Fort Worth approves the request.

Before you enroll

Get the court step clear first

Fort Worth specifically says not to take the course or request the driving record until the Municipal Court approves your DSC request. Submit the request first and wait for the court’s written instructions.

Review the court’s DSC instructions
Court-specific process

How to request defensive driving from Fort Worth Municipal Court

Your citation and the court’s current instructions control your case. Use this page as a guide, then verify the current requirements through the official links below.

01

Watch the request deadline

Fort Worth states that the DSC request must be made within 21 calendar days from the date the citation was issued. Judicial approval is required after 21 days.

02

Prepare the request

  • Plea of guilty or no contest as required by the court’s DSC process.
  • Valid Texas driver license or qualifying military identification/status described by the court.
  • Current personal liability insurance/evidence of financial responsibility.
  • Wait for the court’s written approval and fee instructions before proceeding.
03

Submit it the court’s way

  • Use Fort Worth’s online Citation Request system and select Driving Safety Course when eligible.
  • Request by mail using the plea/request information and copies of the required license and insurance documents.
  • Request in person at Fort Worth Municipal Court.
04

Complete the approved steps

  • Complete the court-approved driving safety course only after Fort Worth approves the request.
  • Request the required Texas driving record after approval.
  • Follow the written approval notice for the fee amount, affidavit and exact completion-document deadline.
  • Fort Worth publishes DrivingSafetyCourse@fortworthtexas.gov for DSC certificate, driving-record, affidavit and related submissions/inquiries.
Eligibility check

Who may not qualify

These are court-specific highlights from the court’s published DSC information. They are not a complete substitute for the court’s eligibility review.

  • You must not have completed DSC for dismissal within the last 12 months or be taking it for another traffic violation.
  • A speeding violation cannot exceed the posted limit by more than 24 mph, and Fort Worth separately excludes speeds over 95 mph.
  • Commercial driver license holders are excluded under the court’s rules.
  • Construction/maintenance-zone offenses with workers present and passing-a-school-bus offenses are among the listed exclusions.
Official actions & next steps

Use the right tool for your next step

Start with the court’s own systems for your case. The planning tools below do not ask this directory to collect your private citation details.

Official Fort Worth Municipal Court links

Request Fort Worth DSCOfficial online citation-request system for DSC and other options. Review Fort Worth DSC RulesEligibility, 21-day request period and court instructions. Fort Worth Case & Citation ServicesOfficial case lookup, citation and Municipal Court services.

Helpful planning tools

Check EligibilityWalk through common Texas DSC eligibility questions. Find Ticket / CourtGet routed to the appropriate official lookup system. Driving Record GuideUnderstand when a Texas driving record is required. Certificate GuideSee what happens after you finish the approved course.
Privacy note: This directory does not ask you to enter your name, date of birth, driver license number, plate number or citation number. Use the court’s official systems when private case information is required.
Official court information

Fort Worth Municipal Court contact & source links

Phone: 817-392-6700

Address: A.D. Marshall Public Safety & Courts Building, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Fort Worth Municipal Court — Driving Safety Course Fort Worth Municipal Court — Citation Request Fort Worth Municipal Court — Requests in Person or by Mail
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Court FAQ

Fort Worth Municipal Court defensive driving questions

How soon must I request defensive driving in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth states that the DSC request must be made within 21 calendar days from the date the citation was issued. Judicial approval is required after that period.

Should I take the course before Fort Worth approves me?

No. Fort Worth specifically says not to take the course or request the driving record until you have received Municipal Court approval.

Can a CDL holder use defensive driving in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth’s published eligibility rules exclude a person who held a commercial driver license at the time of the offense or holds one at the time of the DSC request.

Where can I send Fort Worth DSC completion documents?

Fort Worth publishes DrivingSafetyCourse@fortworthtexas.gov for DSC certificates, driving records, affidavits and related inquiries. Follow your approval notice for the exact method and deadline that applies to your case.

See something that needs updating? Court procedures can change. Please use the official court links above to verify current requirements before acting on your citation.