Hardin County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 3 Place 1
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Hardin County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 246-5115 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
- •Driving Safety Course completion certificate
- •Proof of liability insurance (valid on date of offense)
- •Texas Driver Record (if eligibility is in question)
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 appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days.
- •Judge: Rod L. Ousley; Clerk: Brandi Stutts
- •Court address: 1135 Redwood St, Kountze, TX 77625 (mailing: PO Box 1360, Kountze, TX 77625)
- •Only one DSC dismissal allowed per 12-month period (not calendar year)
- •Covers county-road and DPS-issued Class C traffic citations in Precinct 3 territory (Kountze/Silsbee area)
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hardin County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 246-5115 or visit www.hardincountytx.gov/page/JusticeofthePeace.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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