Hardin County
Municipal Court
Kountze
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Kountze Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 246-4168 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
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Official city website is cityofkountze.org. The site has no dedicated Municipal Court / driving safety course page; court details must be obtained by phone.
- •Municipal Court Judge: Barbara Malone.
- •City main line: (409) 246-3463; fax (409) 246-2319.
- •Under Texas law (CCP Art. 45A.352), DSC must be requested on or before the citation appearance date; the standard completion window is 90 days after court approval — confirm specific deadlines with this court.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Kountze Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 246-4168 or visit cityofkountze.org.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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