Gonzales County
Municipal Court
Nixon
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Nixon Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 582-1683 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 license
- •Proof of liability insurance
- •DSC completion certificate (Texas Education Agency-approved course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driving record (Type 3A) — court may order
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your appearance date on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from date of plea (standard Texas allowance; confirm with court).
- •Court is located at 603 E. Central Ave. (mailing: PO Box 356/366), Nixon, TX 78140; city spans Gonzales and Wilson counties on US-87/SH-80.
- •DSC administrative fee not published on the court's website — call (830) 582-1683 before your appearance date to confirm the current fee amount.
- •Online payment portal (fastgovpay.com/nixon) is available for citation payments; verify with the court whether DSC requests can also be submitted electronically.
- •City is actively recruiting a new Municipal Court Judge (as of mid-2026) — procedures may be in transition; confirm current process by phone.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Nixon Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 582-1683 or visit nixon.texas.gov.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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