Bowie County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 1 Place 1
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Bowie County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 798-3006 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 driving safety course certificate
- •Copy of citation
- •Proof of current liability insurance
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: Contact the court within 10 days of citation issuance to request DSC eligibility.
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days from court approval; confirm with court at (903) 798-3006..
- •Mail payments to: Judge Nancy Talley, 100 N. State Line Box 13, Texarkana, TX 75501. Make payable to Bowie County and include a copy of your citation.
- •For online payment, call (903) 798-3006 first to get the exact amount and reference number.
- •Phone payment line: (903) 949-3158.
- •Court allows one DSC dismissal per 12-month period.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Bowie County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 798-3006 or visit www.co.bowie.tx.us/page/Judge%20Talley-JP%20Precinct%201-1.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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