Ellis County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 1 Place 1
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Ellis County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (972) 825-5319 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
- •Proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certificate of completion from a TDLR-approved driver safety course
- •Certified Texas driving record (from DPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC dismissal on or before the answer/appearance date on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from enrollment.
- •Court address: 207 S Sonoma Trail, Ennis, TX 75119 (Precinct 1, Place 1 office — not the Waxahachie courthouse)
- •Judge: Chris Macon, Justice of the Peace
- •Eligibility: must not have used DSC for dismissal in the past 12 months; must not have been traveling more than 24 mph over posted limit
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Ellis County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 825-5319 or visit www.elliscountytx.gov/139/Precinct-One.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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