Does Benavides accept defensive driving courses for ticket dismissal?

Yes. Benavides accepts TDLR-approved Driver Safety Courses to dismiss eligible moving violations. You must request court approval before taking the course — do not enroll first.

How much does Benavides charge for a Driver Safety Course?

Fees are not currently posted online. Contact Benavides directly for current DSC court fees.

Can I email my DSC documents to Benavides?

Yes. Benavides accepts DSC documents by email.

How long do I have to complete defensive driving after getting a ticket in Benavides?

Texas law gives you 90 days from the date Benavides approves your DSC request to complete the course and submit your certificate. The clock starts on approval, not your citation date.

Driver Safety Course Information

Duval County
Municipal Court
Benavides

Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.

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Benavides Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 256-3283 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.

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

•Seed phone (361) 256-3321 may differ from the city website-listed number (361) 256-3283 — confirm at contact.
•No hours of operation, submission methods, or required documents found on the city website; contact the court directly.

Phone(361) 256-3283

Emailtbabazan@cityofbenavides.org

Websitewww.cityofbenavides.org/municipalcourt

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Benavides Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 256-3283 or visit www.cityofbenavides.org/municipalcourt.

Court information last verified: June 2026