Galveston County
Municipal Court
Hitchcock
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Hitchcock Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 986-9702 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
- •Valid Texas driver's license
- •Valid proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
- •Written plea of guilty or no contest
- •Payment of court costs and administrative fee
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date listed on the citation (standard Texas default; court DSC page does not state a specific request deadline).
- •Completion window: 90 days to complete the course and show proof of completion to the court..
- •Eligibility per the court DSC page: ineligible if you took a driving safety course within the past 12 months for a dismissal, are currently taking the course for another violation, were speeding 25+ mph over, hold a commercial or out-of-state driver's license, or for offenses like passing a school bus.
- •Phone discrepancy: the court index/contact page lists (409) 986-9702 (matches seed), but the DSC page lists 409.986.5591 — call to confirm the correct number for DSC submissions.
- •The court DSC page does NOT mention a certified Type 3A record requirement; only license, insurance, plea, and fees are listed. Address 8102 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563.
- •Course must be a Texas-approved (TDLR) course, or a DPS-approved motorcycle operator course.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hitchcock Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 986-9702 or visit www.cityofhitchcock.org/departments_/municipal_court/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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