Hidalgo County
Municipal Court
Donna
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Donna Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 464-6942 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
- •Notarized Affidavit (standard TX requirement — confirm with court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion
- •Type 3A Certified Driving Record from Texas DPS
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).
- •The court's official page publishes only contact info, hours, and an online citation-payment portal (trafficpayment.com) — no DSC request instructions, fees, or forms are posted online.
- •The online portal is for citation payments only; DSC approval must be requested through the court directly — paying a citation outright is a conviction and may forfeit DSC eligibility.
- •City's official court page lists the address as 307 S 12th Street, Donna, TX 78537 (differs from some directory listings of 207 S 10th St) — confirm location when calling.
- •Court fax: (956) 464-9185.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Donna Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 464-6942 or visit www.cityofdonna.org/172/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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