Hidalgo County
Municipal Court
Alamo
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Alamo Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 787-8689 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
- •Completed DSC Request form
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of current vehicle liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS (standard statewide DSC requirement — confirm with court)
- •DSC certificate of completion after finishing the course (standard statewide requirement — confirm with court)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date shown on your citation (standard Texas rule — confirm with court)
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days from court approval (standard Texas practice — confirm with court).
- •This is Alamo Municipal Court in Hidalgo County (Rio Grande Valley) — not Alamo Heights Municipal Court in Bexar County.
- •Court fax: (956) 787-2575; presiding judge: Celia Garcia.
- •Online portal handles payments only — no online DSC request option is published; call the court to request approval.
- •Minors age 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian; children are not permitted in the courtroom during proceedings.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Alamo Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 787-8689 or visit alamotexas.org/government/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
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