Hidalgo County
Municipal Court
Edinburg
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.
Edinburg Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956)289-7797 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 (confirm with court — standard TX requirement)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (from TDLR-approved course provider)
- •Type 3A Certified Driving Record (from Texas DPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Before appearance date shown on citation
- •You have By deadline established by the court at time of approval — contact court to confirm to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •The court's dedicated Defensive Driving Information page (cityofedinburg.com/departments/municipal_court/defensive_driving_information.php) is no longer available following a website redesign.
- •No active DSC portal was found at edinburgtx.municipalonlinepayments.com.
- •All DSC procedures, fees, and deadlines must be confirmed directly with the court by phone or email before proceeding.
- •Standard Texas rule: DSC may only be used once per 12-month period for ticket dismissal.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Edinburg Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956)289-7797 or visit www.cityofedinburg.com.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee