Hidalgo County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 4 Place 1
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Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 380-4473 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 driver's license
- •Proof of current auto insurance
- •DSC completion certificate
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Texas driving record (courts typically require this)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on the citation
- •Court address is 1212 S. 25th Ave., Ste. A, Edinburg, TX 78542 — the precinct covers areas including Edinburg; phone (956) 380-4473.
- •Presiding judge: Charlie Espinoza (Justice of the Peace).
- •Online fine payment available at https://hidalgocc.go2gov.net/.
- •DSC request must be made no later than the appearance date on your citation; you lose the right to request if you miss that deadline.
- •You are not eligible for DSC if you completed a driving safety course within the 12 months preceding the offense date and used it to dismiss a prior citation.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 380-4473 or visit www.hidalgocounty.us/Directory/Home/DepartmentListing?DID=80.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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