Cameron County
Municipal Court
Brownsville
Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.
Brownsville Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956)548-7181 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 valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
- •Signed affidavit stating eligibility (no DSC taken in past 12 months)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (from a TDLR-approved course)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before the appearance date shown on your citation
- •You have By the deadline established by the court at time of approval (standard TX is 90 days from court approval — confirm with Brownsville court) to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •No DSC-specific page was found on the Brownsville Municipal Court website (municipalcourt.cob.us) during this research. All procedural details above reflect standard Texas DSC law and general Brownsville guidance from third-party sources.
- •You are NOT eligible if cited for: speeding 25 mph or more above the posted speed limit, no insurance/failure to maintain financial responsibility, leaving the scene of a collision, passing a school bus, or if cited in a construction zone.
- •You may only request DSC once every 12 months (calculated from prior course completion date to current citation date).
- •Do NOT enroll in or take a DSC course before receiving court approval.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Brownsville Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956)548-7181 or visit municipalcourt.cob.us.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee