Cameron County
Municipal Court
Rio Hondo
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Rio Hondo Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ $144 administrative fee confirmed on the official Procedures & Fines page (riohondo.us/procedures-and-fines) and referenced in the court's DSC form PDF. School-zone DSC fee not stated on any official source; $169 is the standard Texas school-zone rate — verify with the court.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of current auto insurance
- •Completed DSC request form (available at court or via city website)
- •Payment of $144 administrative fee (check, money order, or cashier's check)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Signed DSC certificate of completion (submitted after course completion)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must be requested before the appearance date listed on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval to complete the course (TX standard — no court-specific deviation found).
- •Court clerk is Mandy Galvan; presiding judge is Jessica A. Gonzales.
- •Judge is only available during court sessions (Wednesdays 3–5 PM); in-person appearance required to speak with the judge.
- •DSC request must be made in person before the appearance date — plea of guilty or no contest required at time of request.
- •Seed URL (http://www.riohondo.us/municipal-court) redirects to https://riohondo.us/municipal-court — the HTTPS version is live and correct.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Rio Hondo Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 748-2102 or visit riohondo.us/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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