Atascosa County
Municipal Court
Poteet
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Poteet Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 742-3574 ext. 107 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
- •Copy of driver's license
- •Current proof of insurance (insurance card)
- •Affidavit stating no driving safety course taken in the past 12 months
- •Proof of DSC completion (submitted after completing the course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Copy of driving record from Texas DPS (court provides the request form; $10 DPS fee applies)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request before your appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval to complete the course.
- •Poteet charges your case-specific court costs PLUS a $10 administrative fee to take a driving safety course; the full amount varies by citation and is not posted online — call (830) 742-3564 to confirm before your appearance date.
- •Court sessions are held every 3rd Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:00 AM; Judge Bill Gamez presides.
- •The court clerk can be reached at (830) 742-3564 (alternate line) or (830) 742-3574 ext. 107.
- •Successful DSC completion prevents the offense from appearing on your driving record.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Poteet Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 742-3574 ext. 107 or visit www.poteettx.org/2151/Poteet-Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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