South Houston Municipal Court
South Houston, Harris County, Texas (713) 947-7700
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South Houston Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (713) 947-7700 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
- •Request deadline: You must request DSC on your arraignment setting (court date).
- •South Houston is a separate city from Houston, with its own court — don't confuse it with the City of Houston Municipal Courts.
- •The court publishes no DSC fee, forms, required docs, or completion window online — call to confirm.
- •Court fax: (713) 947-0363; the court's address is 1019 Dallas St.
- •Presiding Judge: Mohamad Ghuneim; Chief Court Clerk: Nancy Chavez.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with South Houston Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (713) 947-7700 or visit www.southhoustontx.gov/159/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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