Anderson County
Municipal Court
Elkhart
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Elkhart Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 764-5657 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
- •Proof of DSC course completion (TDLR-approved certificate)
- •Proof of valid liability insurance at time of offense (if applicable)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas driver record (Type 3A) from DPS — obtained within 90 days of course completion
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC approval on or before your appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard TX rule — confirm with court).
- •Elkhart (pop. ~1,400) is located in Anderson County on US-287 south of Palestine in East Texas.
- •The municipal court operates through City Hall at 110 W. Parker Street — no separate court page exists on the city website.
- •Presiding Judge: Alan Gell. Fax on file: (903) 764-0035 (verify before use).
- •No online payment portal for court fines was found; general city bill pay (payalleasy.com/ElkhartTX) appears limited to utility payments.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Elkhart Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 764-5657 or visit cityofelkharttx.gov.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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