Cameron County
Municipal Court
San Benito
Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.
San Benito Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 361-3819 to confirm the exact amount before submitting payment.
Standard Texas DSC fee is typically $144 for moving violations and $169 for school zone violations, but varies by court.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Affidavit stating you are not taking the course for any other traffic violation
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (TDLR/TEA-approved course; motorcycle operator's training course if cited on a motorcycle)
- •Certified copy of driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Before the appearance date on the citation — in person, by counsel, or by certified mail
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the case is deferred.
- •At time of request you must plead guilty or no contest, pay court costs and the $10 administrative fee if required, present proof of financial responsibility (insurance), and present a Texas Driver's License
- •Ineligible if you took a DSC/motorcycle course for a traffic offense in the preceding 12 months, are currently taking one for another violation, or hold a Commercial Driver's License
- •Not available for certain serious offenses: accident-related violations, passing a school bus, speeding 25+ mph over the limit, and work zone violations
- •Motorcycle operators must take a motorcycle operator's training course instead of the standard DSC
Always verify DSC requirements directly with San Benito Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 361-3819 or visit www.cityofsanbenito.com/136/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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