Galveston County
Municipal Court
Jamaica Beach
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Jamaica Beach Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 737-1142 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
- •Proof of current liability insurance
- •Driving safety course completion certificate
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on the citation (standard Texas requirement; confirm with the court).
- •Completion window: 90 days after the court grants the request (standard Texas requirement; confirm with the court)..
- •Seed website (ci.jamaicabeach.tx.us) is outdated/unresponsive; the current official court page is https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/216/Municipal-Court.
- •Court staff: Judge Gerald "Pat" Monks; Court Clerk Jennifer Morse (ext. 109). Fax (409) 737-5211.
- •The official site does not publish DSC procedures, eligibility, deadlines, or a specific fee — confirm directly with the Court Clerk.
- •Standard Texas DSC eligibility applies: valid TX license, no DSC in the prior 12 months, not a CDL holder, not 25+ mph over, and not for school/construction-zone or passing-a-stopped-school-bus violations.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Jamaica Beach Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 737-1142 or visit www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/216/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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