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Driver Safety Course Information

Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 2

Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas (956) 968-0707

Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.

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Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 2 — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 968-0707 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

In personTake your request to the address above during the court’s business hours.
By faxFax your request. Confirm the number with the clerk and keep the transmission receipt.
By emailEmail the court. Confirm the current address with the clerk before sending — court email addresses change.
By mailMail your request to the address below — certified with return receipt, postmarked on or before your answer date.

To Request Approval — Submit These

  • •Completion certificate from a TDLR-approved defensive driving course
  • •Valid proof of insurance (at time of offense)
  • •Texas driver's license (or copy)

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 your appearance date
  • •Completion window: 90 days (standard TX JP court).
  • •Court address: 1902 Joe Stephens Ave., Suite 302, Weslaco, TX 78596
  • •Fax: (956) 968-8827
  • •Judge: Andrew Gonzalez
  • •Online fine payment available at hidalgo.go2gov.net
Court HoursMon–Tue, Thu 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm; Fri 8 am–3 pm (closed 12–1 pm daily)
Phone(956) 968-0707
Emailandrew.gonzalez@co.hidalgo.tx.us
Websitetx-hidalgocounty.civicplus.com/291/Justice-of-the-Peace-Precinct-1-Place-2

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 2 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 968-0707 or visit tx-hidalgocounty.civicplus.com/291/Justice-of-the-Peace-Precinct-1-Place-2.

Court information last verified: June 2026

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