Hidalgo County
Municipal Court
Alton
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Alton Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 432-0760 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
- •The official court page lists only Guilty and No Contest plea options and does not publish a DSC / deferred disposition procedure — confirm DSC eligibility and process by contacting the court.
- •Defendants under 17 must appear in open court with a parent or guardian.
- •Payments in person (cash, check/money order, card), by mail (check/money order), and online via the Municipal Court portal.
- •Court clerk: Patty Cash.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Alton Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 432-0760 or visit www.alton-tx.gov/departments/municipal_court/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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