Henderson County · Court guide
Henderson County Justice Court, Precinct 1
Henderson JP1 links a defensive-driving request form from its Athens court page. The Tyler Street office closes at lunchtime, so plan any application visit around that break.
Driving-safety instructionsDates and court contact
- Request permission
- Use the appearance date on your citation; confirm how this court must receive your request.
- Complete and submit
- Follow the exact completion and document-return dates in the court’s approval.
- Court address / visit information
- 100 E Tyler St, Rm 200B Athens, TX 75751
- Court contact
- (903)677-6373
Official sources reviewed . Your court’s written order controls the requirements for your case.
Get the precinct’s request form
Use the JP1 PDF linked below and ask 903-677-6373 about current costs, attachments and delivery. Have the clerk clarify any blank deadlines before you return the signed packet.
Keep proof of each handoff
The office lists 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. weekday hours with noon–1 p.m. lunch. Save the application and court approval, then verify receipt of the completion documents required by the order.
Official instructions and forms
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.