Cameron County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 5 Place 2
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Cameron County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 2 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 427-8058 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
- •Copy of current proof of insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Texas driving record
- •Original DSC certificate of completion
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Contact court promptly after receiving citation; DSC must typically be requested before or at the time of plea
- •Completion window: 90 days from court-approved plea date.
- •Judge: Eloy Cano Jr. Court shares the Harlingen Annex building with JP Precinct 5 Place 1 (Judge Charles Vieh).
- •Address: 3302 W. Wilson Rd., Harlingen, TX 78552 (Harlingen Annex).
- •All required documents (driving record, proof of insurance, completion certificate, and applicable court cost) must be submitted together by the 90-day due date.
- •The online payment portal handles ticket/citation payments only; DSC submission is in-person.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Cameron County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 2 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 427-8058 or visit www.cameroncountytx.gov/cameron-county-justice-of-the-peace.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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