Bastrop County · Court guide
Elgin Municipal Court
Elgin requires its Request for Driver Safety Course application on or before the appearance date.
Driving-safety instructionsDates and court contact
- Request permission
- Respond by the appearance date on your citation. Obtain the court's driving-safety approval before starting a course.
- Complete and submit
- Follow the exact completion date and document requirements in the court's written approval. Confirm how to deliver the certificate and any required driving record.
- Court address / visit information
- City Hall Annex, 310 N. Main Street. Mail: P.O. Box 591, Elgin, TX 78621.
- Court contact
- 512-281-0318
Official sources reviewed . Your court’s written order controls the requirements for your case.
Use Elgin's application and affidavit
The request includes an affidavit about recent course use, license and insurance proof, a plea, and the applicable court payment. The city explicitly says to wait for permission before enrolling.
Return the record and certificate together
Elgin describes a 90-day deferral after approval for the completion certificate and a certified Type 3A driving record. Its court office is at the City Hall Annex on North Main Street. The website advises calling ahead because staff may be unavailable during hearings or training.
Official instructions and forms
- Elgin — official court instructions
- Request for a driving-safety course (PDF)
- Deferred Disposition
- Pleas
- Defendant Plea Form
- Motion for Continuance
- Texas judicial directory — court contacts
- FY 2025 municipal traffic activity — Texas Office of Court Administration
Check the linked court material for changes before filing. This is a Bright Driving Safety guide, not an official court website or an individual eligibility decision.
After court approval
Ready for the course?
Bright Driving Safety is TDLR Course Provider #CP1265. The online course is $25; court costs and driving-record fees are separate. Submit your certificate and all documents required by your court on time.