El Paso County
Municipal Court
Socorro
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.
Socorro Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Older offenses (on/after Sept 1, 2019): $134.10 standard / $159.10 school zone
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Signed Driver's Safety Course (DSC) Form
- •Valid Texas Driver's License (no CDLs)
- •Insurance card showing defendant's name as a covered driver
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving Record Request form
- •original DSC Certificate of Completion and original Type 3A driving record, submitted together
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be made (postmarked or received by the court) prior to the court date on the citation; 'If the request is not made by the court date, the defendant may lose the option to take the course.'
- •Completion window: By the due date provided on the driving safety order (no fixed 90-day window stated); 'Failure to take the course and turn in the documents by the due date may result in a conviction being entered and payment of the remaining balance becoming due.'.
- •Eligibility: must not have completed a DSC within 12 months prior to the citation date; must plead guilty or no contest
- •Defendants 16 years or younger must make a formal court appearance with a parent or legal guardian to request permission
- •Ineligible: construction zone violations with workers present, speeding 25+ mph over the limit, passing a school bus while loading/unloading, and CDL holders
- •Completion documents (original certificate + Type 3A driving record) must be submitted together in person, by mail, or via the drop box beside the lobby doors
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Socorro Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (915) 872-8574 or visit costx.us/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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