Guadalupe County
Municipal Court
Santa Clara
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Santa Clara Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 406-9933 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 insurance in your name
- •Original citation
- •DSC completion certificate
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Texas Type 3A driving record (confirm with the clerk)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request the course by the due date on your citation (standard Texas practice — confirm with the court).
- •Completion window: ~90 days from court approval (standard Texas practice — confirm with the court)..
- •This is Santa Clara, Guadalupe County, TX (San Antonio metro) — not Santa Clara, California.
- •Court is held only on the 3rd Wednesday monthly (none in December); the office is open Mon–Fri for routine matters. Cash is not accepted.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Santa Clara Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 406-9933 or visit santaclaratx.gov/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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