Bowie County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 2 Place 1
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Bowie County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 2 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 628-6812 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 Driver Safety Course request form
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Proof of current liability insurance
- •DSC completion certificate (submitted after course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas driving record (required with certificate)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: By appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (typical TX JP standard — confirm with court).
- •Judge Catie Hawkins; chief clerk Brittney Thompson; court clerk Jenny Kizzia.
- •Located at Bowie County Courthouse, 710 James Bowie Drive, New Boston, TX 75570.
- •Driver Safety Course request form available on the court's webpage.
- •Must not have used DSC dismissal within the prior 12 months.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Bowie County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 2 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 628-6812 or visit www.co.bowie.tx.us/page/Judge%20Catie%20Hawkins-JP%20Precinct%202.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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