Harris County
Municipal Court
Shoreacres
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Shoreacres Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (281) 471-2244 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
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance
- •DSC completion certificate from an approved provider
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of your Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request on or before your appearance date (standard TX rule; court does not publish a different deadline).
- •Completion window: 90 days to complete after the court grants approval (standard TX rule; court does not publish a different window)..
- •IMPORTANT — CONSOLIDATION: Following the May 2, 2026 election (canvassed May 11, 2026), the City of Shoreacres consolidated into the City of La Porte. Municipal court services for former Shoreacres citations are now handled by La Porte Municipal Court at 3005 N 23rd Street, La Porte, TX 77571, phone (281) 471-4683. Pending Shoreacres court dates were reset. Confirm DSC eligibility, fee, and submission process directly with La Porte.
- •The (281) 471-3340 seed phone could not be confirmed on the official site; the official Shoreacres court/city number is (281) 471-2244 — verify given the La Porte consolidation.
- •Standard Texas DSC eligibility applies: ineligible if you completed a DSC for dismissal within the prior 12 months, hold a CDL, were cited 25+ mph over, were in a school/construction zone, or passed a stopped school bus.
- •Shoreacres' official court page directs drivers to download a certified driving record from Texas DPS.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Shoreacres Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (281) 471-2244 or visit www.shoreacrestx.us/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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