Culberson County
Municipal Court
Van Horn
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Van Horn Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (432) 283-2050 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 plea form (nolo contendere)
- •DSC course completion certificate
- •Proof of valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of financial responsibility (insurance) at time of citation
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 the appearance date on the citation.
- •Completion window: 90 days from date of plea to complete the course and submit certificate to the court clerk..
- •Handles Class C misdemeanor traffic violations within the city of Van Horn (Culberson County seat, I-10/US-90, far West Texas).
- •Only the cited person or their attorney may enter a plea — no third parties.
- •Online fine payment is available via vanhorntickets.com (service fee may apply); confirm with clerk whether DSC certificates may also be submitted electronically.
- •Court clerk (Rebecca Mendias) can be reached at (432) 283-2050 for fee confirmation and DSC procedure details.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Van Horn Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (432) 283-2050 or visit www.vanhorntexas.org/2148/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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