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Driver Safety Course Information

Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1

Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas (956) 519-8422

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 3 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions

DSC Court Fees

This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 519-8422 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 mailMail your request to the address below — certified with return receipt, postmarked on or before your answer date.
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.

To Request Approval — Submit These

  • •Signed plea form or Criminal Case Request Form
  • •Copy of valid Texas driver license
  • •Proof of insurance (at time of citation)

After Completing the Course — Submit These

  • •TDLR-approved (formerly TEA-approved) driver safety course certificate of completion

Important Deadlines & Local Rules

  • •Request deadline: Typically before your court date; contact court to confirm eligibility window
  • •Completion window: 90 days (standard Texas JP court window; confirm with court).
  • •Address: 730 N. Breyfogle, Suite C, Mission, TX 78574 (serves Mission/Palmview area).
  • •Fax: (956) 519-1796.
  • •Court handles Class C misdemeanors including traffic citations; offers defensive driving vs. deferral options for ticket dismissal.
  • •Court may offer 30-day payment extensions, community service, or indigence waivers for fines.
Court HoursMonday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone(956) 519-8422
Emailjp3.1@co.hidalgo.tx.us
Websitewww.hidalgocounty.us/305/Justice-of-the-Peace-Precinct-3-Place-1

Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 519-8422 or visit www.hidalgocounty.us/305/Justice-of-the-Peace-Precinct-3-Place-1.

Court information last verified: June 2026

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