Bell County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 3 Place 1
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Bell County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 770-6822 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
- •Plea of Guilty or No Contest (court form)
- •Sworn affidavit (must be notarized if not appearing in person)
- •Proof of personal liability insurance effective on date of citation
- •Copy of Texas driver's license (Class C, no CDL)
- •Court fee payment
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days from appearance date.
- •Court does not accept personal/business checks or cashier's checks; cash, money order, or debit/credit card only (card incurs processing fee).
- •Affidavit must be notarized if submitting by mail (not appearing in person).
- •Defendant is responsible for delivering DSC completion certificate to the court — the school does not submit it.
- •$200 fine may be imposed if course not completed within the 90-day window.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Bell County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 770-6822 or visit www.bellcountytx.com/county_government/justice_of_the_peace/precinct_3_place_1/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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