Cameron County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 3 Place 1
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Cameron 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 (956) 361-4618 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
- •Signed request for driver safety course (DSC) dismissal
- •Copy of citation/ticket
- •Proof of valid liability insurance at time of citation
- •DSC completion certificate (submitted after course completion)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas Type 3A driving record (obtained from TxDPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: By appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from date DSC is granted (typical TX JP; confirm with court).
- •Court is located at 1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586 — not in Harlingen proper, though it serves the Harlingen-area precinct.
- •Judge: Honorable Jesus T. 'Chuy' Garcia, Jr.
- •Court does not accept cash or personal/company checks; payments must be made online through the MunicipalOnlinePayments portal.
- •Court Administrator: Brenda Jalomo Hernandez (brenda.jalomo@co.cameron.tx.us).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Cameron County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 361-4618 or visit www.cameroncountytx.gov/cameron-county-justice-of-the-peace.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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