South Padre Island Municipal Court
South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas (956) 761-3225
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South Padre Island Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ The court's procedures page lists a $110 driving safety course fee. Confirm the amount with the court before you pay.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •DSC completion certificate from a TDLR-approved provider
- •Copy of valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of current auto insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving record (Texas DPS unofficial print-out typically accepted)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be made before the appearance date on the citation (i.e., by arraignment/plea date). Standard TX rule.
- •Completion window: 90 days from plea date to complete the course and submit all documents to the court. Standard TX window — not court-specific language found.
- •A separate phone number, (956) 761-8137, appears on the online payment portal; this may be a direct court clerk line distinct from the main city hall number (956) 761-3225. Both numbers should be verified.
- •Court clerk/director is Crystal Vasquez (cvasquez@myspi.org) per TML directory and myspi.org staff directory. No court-specific general email (e.g., court@myspi.org) was confirmed on any official page.
- •South Padre Island is a high-volume tourist resort on a barrier island in Cameron County. Citations are commonly issued to out-of-state drivers. The court handles only Class C misdemeanors within city limits — it is the city's own standalone court, not consolidated with another city.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with South Padre Island Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 761-3225 or visit www.myspi.org/department/index.php?structureid=30.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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