Carson County
Municipal Court
Groom
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Groom Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (806) 248-7929 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
- •DSC completion certificate (TDLR-approved course)
- •Proof of insurance (valid on date of offense)
- •Texas driver's license copy
- •Court fee payment (amount — call court to confirm)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC on or before your appearance/arraignment date
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (Texas standard).
- •Groom is a small city (pop. ~530) on I-40 approximately 42 miles east of Amarillo in Carson County. The municipal court shares city hall contact info.
- •No official city website was found (cityofgroom.com did not respond); no online payment portal confirmed for the municipal court.
- •Carson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 (Judge Kathleen Barkley, 806-248-7444, P.O. Box 399, Groom TX 79039) handles county-level traffic cases — separate from the municipal court. Make sure your citation is from Groom city limits before contacting the municipal court.
- •The court listed a presiding judge vacancy as of the most recent Texas Courts directory; city secretary Sherry Rocha may be the primary contact.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Groom Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (806) 248-7929.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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