Gonzales County
Municipal Court
Gonzales
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Gonzales Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 672-2815 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
- •Written DSC request, submitted on or before your appearance date
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Valid Texas driver's license, permit, or military ID
- •Proof of liability insurance
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 on your citation.
- •Completion window: Call court — Texas courts typically allow 90 days from when the request is granted..
- •The court website does not publish DSC fees, forms, or a step-by-step process — contact the court to confirm.
- •Court is held in the City Council Chambers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
- •Standard Texas eligibility: no DSC in the prior 12 months; CDL holders and offenses like 25+ over, passing a school bus, or work-zone-with-workers are typically ineligible.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Gonzales Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 672-2815 or visit www.gonzales.texas.gov/p/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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