Ellis County
Municipal Court
Alma
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Alma Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (469) 456-0403 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 plea agreement (notarized if submitting by mail or email)
- •Proof of current Texas liability insurance
- •Valid Texas driver license
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •TDLR-approved DSC certificate of completion (court copy)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must appear or respond within 15 days of citation date
- •Completion window: 90 days (Texas statutory default — confirm specific deadline with court).
- •Court clerk: Denae Hicks
- •DSC admin fee not posted on official city website — call (469) 456-0403 to confirm amount before requesting DSC
- •Online payment portal (govrec.com) requires popup blockers to be disabled
- •Remote Zoom court appearances available; check court calendar at cityofalmatx.gov for scheduled sessions
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Alma Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (469) 456-0403 or visit cityofalmatx.gov/court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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