Hardin County
Municipal Court
Sour Lake
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Sour Lake Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 287-3573 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
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified driving record (request via the city's Driver Record Request Form — select Record Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Official site states a Driving Safety Course 'can result in dismissal of traffic tickets for some offenses.'
- •Court clerk: Debbie Morgan; Judge: Kent Walker.
- •Fax: (409) 287-2800. City main line (409) 287-3574; court direct line (409) 287-3573.
- •Specific DSC request deadline, completion window, and exact fee were not published online — confirm directly with the court clerk.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Sour Lake Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 287-3573 or visit www.cityofsourlake.com/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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