El Paso County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 3 Place 1
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.
New to ticket dismissal? Start with the full guide
How dismissing a Texas ticket works end to end — eligibility, deadlines, the Type 3A record, and the truth about Texas "points."
Need to look up or pay your El Paso County ticket?
Paying it online is a guilty plea and a conviction. See how to find your ticket — and why dismissing it is usually the cheaper move.
El Paso County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (915) 273-3589 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
- •Completed DSC Request form
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of current vehicle liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas DPS 3A certified driving record
- •TDLR court copy certificate of completion
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: By arraignment date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval.
- •Court mails approval/denial notice and states the court cost; payment due within 10 days of mailing.
- •Judge: Josh Herrera; Court Coordinator: Monica Carmona (mcarmona@epcounty.com).
- •Address: 500 E. San Antonio, 3rd Floor, Suite 308, El Paso, TX 79901.
- •Legacy phone (915) 546-2170 may still appear on older directories; current official number is (915) 273-3589.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with El Paso County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (915) 273-3589 or visit www.epcounty.com/781/Precinct-3---Josh-Herrera.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
4.9 out of 5
Enter your email for a $3-off code. Use it now — or we'll save it and remind you before your court deadline.