Sterling County · Court guide
Sterling County Justice Court, Countywide
Sterling County’s 2026 courtesy letter explicitly says not to pay online for defensive driving. Instead, its packet describes mailing a request and waiting for an approval letter.
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
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 983 Sterling City, TX 76951
- Court contact
- (325)378-3761
Official sources reviewed . Your court’s written order controls the requirements for your case.
Use the course section of the packet
The letter lists insurance, a completed request and $146, or $171 for a school-zone case. Confirm the amount; mailed payment must be a money order or cashier’s check.
Watch for the mailed completion date
The court says it returns an approval letter with the 90-day deadline. Its phones switch off 30 minutes before closing, so call 325-378-3761 early if that letter has not arrived.
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.