Brazoria County
Municipal Court
Surfside Beach
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Surfside Beach Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (979) 233-1531 ext. 105 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
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified (Type 3A) DPS driving record
- •DSC certificate of completion (submitted after course)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date listed on the citation (court approval required prior to enrollment).
- •Completion window: 90 days after court approval (standard Texas timeframe; confirm exact date with the court)..
- •Phone correction: The official court page lists (979) 233-1531 ext. 105 (City Hall main line is also 979-233-1531). The seed (979) 233-1597 could not be verified on the official site.
- •Official court page is https://www.surfsidetx.org/page/city.court. The court is referred to as the 'Village of Surfside Beach Municipal Court.'
- •Online payments via the GovRec portal (drop the leading zero from the citation number; wait 4 working days from citation date before paying online). Pay by mail accepts cashier's check or money order only.
- •Standard Texas DSC eligibility applies: ineligible if you took a DSC in the prior 12 months, hold a CDL, were 25+ mph over, or for school/construction zone or passing a stopped school bus.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Surfside Beach Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (979) 233-1531 ext. 105 or visit www.surfsidetx.org/page/city.court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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