Hidalgo County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 5 Place 1
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Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 292-7015 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
- •notarized affidavit
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •defensive driving certificate of completion
- •certified Texas driving record
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: by appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval.
- •Court presided over by Judge Jason Peña; physical address 708 E. Edinburg Ave., Suite B, Elsa, TX 78543; mailing address PO Box 1225, Elsa, TX 78543.
- •Must request DSC option from the court before taking a course; approval must be granted by the appearance date on the citation.
- •No official DSC court fee published for this precinct; official court cost not confirmed — contact court directly.
- •Online payment for fines available at hidalgo.go2gov.net (note: paying online results in a guilty finding; do not use if pursuing DSC dismissal).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 5 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 292-7015 or visit www.hidalgocounty.us/245/Justices-of-the-Peace.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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