Castro County
Municipal Court
Hart
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Hart Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (806) 938-2171 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
- •Signed DSC request (submitted before appearance date)
- •Proof of Texas liability insurance
- •DSC completion certificate from a TDLR-approved course
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving record from DPS (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your scheduled appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days from date court grants DSC request (Texas standard).
- •Hart Municipal Court serves the City of Hart in Castro County, SW Texas Panhandle (approximately 15 miles SE of Dimmitt).
- •No official city or court website was found; the court's official contact is via phone (806) 938-2171 and email cityhart@amaonline.com.
- •Court admin fee (DSC dismissal fee) has not been posted on any official source — call (806) 938-2171 before your appearance date for the exact amount.
- •Presiding judge information on file with Texas Office of Court Administration; contact the court to confirm current judge.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hart Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (806) 938-2171.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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