Ector County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 1 Place 1
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Ector County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ The $140 covers Ector County court costs plus the DSC administration fee; school-zone offenses add a $25 child safety fee ($165 total).
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed JP1 Defensive Safety Course Plea Form (nolo contendere plea)
- •Copy of valid Texas driver's license (non-CDL)
- •Copy of proof of financial responsibility (insurance card)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC certificate of completion (Texas Education Agency-approved course)
- •Certified Texas DPS Driving Record (Type 3A, $10 from DPS — confirms no DSC used in prior 12 months)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Before the appearance date on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the plea is accepted (deferral period).
- •CDL/CLP holders are NOT eligible for DSC dismissal.
- •Ineligible if you completed a DSC for another ticket within the preceding 12 months, or are currently taking a course for another violation.
- •Ineligible for speeding 25 mph over the limit or 95 mph or over.
- •Ineligible for reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, passing a school bus, fleeing/eluding a police officer, failure to give information at an accident scene, or a serious traffic violation under Tex. Transp. Code Ch. 522.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Ector County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (432) 498-4201 or visit www.ectorcountytx.gov/195/Justice-of-the-Peace-Precinct-1.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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