Abernathy Municipal Court
Abernathy, Hale County, Texas (806) 298-2546
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Abernathy Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (806) 298-2546 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
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Written request for DSC before or on appearance date
- •Uniform certificate of driving safety course completion
- •Affidavit that no DSC course was completed in the prior 12 months for dismissal purposes
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas DPS driving record
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before your appearance date shown on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (Texas standard; confirm with court).
- •Court holds limited hours (Mon/Wed/Fri only); call ahead to confirm schedule before appearing.
- •Online payment portal listed as 'coming soon' as of research date — not yet available for DSC submissions.
- •Mailing address: P.O. Box 310, Abernathy, TX 79311-0310; physical address: 811 Avenue D.
- •Presiding Judge: Carl Johnson.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Abernathy Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (806) 298-2546 or visit cityofabernathy.org/your-government/court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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