Harris County · Court guide
Houston Municipal Court
Houston accepts driving-safety requests by mail, email or in person, but requires completion documents by mail or in person. Plan for both stages.
Driving-safety instructionsDates and court contact
- Request permission
- On or before the arraignment date.
- Complete and submit
- 90 days after approval; use the date in the court notice.
- Court address / visit information
- 1400 Lubbock St, Houston, TX 77002
- Court contact
- (713) 247-5479
Request first; keep the approval notice
Submit Houston’s request with your plea, license, insurance and court costs by arraignment. The court distinguishes mandatory and discretionary requests; the latter involve different costs and approval conditions. Its instructions allow requests by email to mcd@houstontx.gov, by mail or in person. Approval and the completion deadline are sent by mail.
The return packet cannot be emailed
For a mandatory course, Houston lists the signed court certificate, a Type 3A driving record and a notarized affidavit. Its discretionary instructions list the course certificate. Follow the packet issued for your case. Deliver completion documents in person or mail them to PO Box 4996, Houston, TX 77210. A request email is not an accepted way to send the final packet.
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.