You MUST obtain permission from the court prior to taking a Drive Safety Course.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must have a present and valid, NON COMMERCIAL Texas Driver’s license or permit; or be a member or the spouse or dependent of a member of the United States military forces serving on active duty.
- You must enter a plea of guilty or no contest (nolo conteder)
- You must be charged with a moving violation as defined by the Texas Transportation Code.
- You must not have completed a Drviving Safety Course or Motorcycle Operator Training Course within the proceeding 12 months of the date of the offense.
- You must provide evidence of current vehicle liability insurance at the time of the request. (Liability insurance will be verified by the clerk by contacting your insurance company.)
- You must pay the court costs and administrative fee at the time of the request.
- Moving Violation: $144.00
- School Zone Moving Violation: $169.00
Taking the Course
If you meet the requirements, you will sign a Driving Safety Course affidavit and provide your license and insurance to the clerk. You must submit an original court copy of the Driving Safety Course completion certificate from a course provider certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The certificate must be signed, must have Palacios Municipal Court listed as the court, and must be submitted to the court on or before the 90th day indicated on your Driving Safety Course order. If you do not take the course within the allotted time, you will not be allowed any refund of any fees paid and a conviction will appear on your driving record.