Goliad County
Municipal Court
Goliad
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Goliad Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 414-6130 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
- •DSC completion certificate (TDLR-approved course)
- •Court-issued request/approval before starting the course
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas driving record (Type 3A, ordered from DPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your appearance date shown on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard Texas rule; confirm with court).
- •Goliad is the county seat of Goliad County, located at the junction of US-59, US-77, and US-183 — historic town, population ~1,900.
- •Municipal Judge: Sylvia Valdez (presiding).
- •No online portal identified; contact court by phone or email to request DSC eligibility and get written approval.
- •DSC is available only for eligible moving violations; not available if citation occurred in a school zone (confirm eligibility with court).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Goliad Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 414-6130 or visit www.goliadtx.net/2325/MUNICIPAL-COURT.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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