Hardeman County
Municipal Court
Chillicothe
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Chillicothe Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (940) 852-5211 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
- •TDLR-approved DSC completion certificate (original)
- •Copy of citation or case number
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas driving record (Type 3A, issued within 90 days of course completion)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC dismissal on or before your appearance date printed on your citation.
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard Texas requirement; confirm with court).
- •Small-town court in Chillicothe, TX (Hardeman County, US-287 corridor, Rolling Plains) — no court-specific web page found; city site (chillicothetx.com) has no court section.
- •Judge on file: Lori Adams (per Texas Municipal League directory, June 2026).
- •Physical address: 14051 US-287 S, Chillicothe, TX 79225; mailing: PO Box 546, Chillicothe, TX 79225.
- •DSC administrative fee not publicly posted — call the court to confirm before mailing payment.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Chillicothe Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (940) 852-5211 or visit chillicothetx.com.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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