Bowie County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 5 Place 1
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Bowie County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 585-5428 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 insurance (valid at time of offense)
- •Texas driver license copy
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driver Safety Course certificate of completion
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Contact court for DSC request deadline — typically before your appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days from court order (confirm with court).
- •Court is served by Judge Susie Spellings; mailing address P.O. Box 189, Maud, TX 75567.
- •Phone on record with county is (903) 585-5428; seed phone (903) 585-5429 may be a direct or alternate line — call both if needed.
- •No DSC dismissal fee publicly posted; call court to confirm any administrative fee before submitting course.
- •No online ticket payment portal found for Precinct 5 — contact court for payment and submission instructions.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Bowie County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 585-5428 or visit www.co.bowie.tx.us/page/Judge%20Susie%20Spellings%20JP%20Precinct%205.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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