Hidalgo County
Municipal Court
La Joya
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La Joya Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call 956-581-7002 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
- •Original traffic citation / case number
- •DSC completion certificate (TDLR-approved course)
- •Proof of valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance (valid on date of offense)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: TX standard: must request DSC before your court appearance date or by the date on your citation. Call court at 956-581-7002 to confirm — no court-specific deadline published. [STANDARD — not court-confirmed]
- •Completion window: TX standard: 90 days from court approval to complete and submit the DSC certificate. [STANDARD — not court-confirmed].
- •SEED URL DEAD: The seed website http://cityoflajoya.org/municipal-court/ returns HTTP 404. The correct official URL is https://www.lajoyatx.gov/municipal-court.
- •PHONE DISCREPANCY: Seed phone was (956)581-7095; the official lajoyatx.gov page lists 956-581-7002. Third-party sites (courtreference.com, gototrafficschool.com) still list 956-581-7095 (possibly an older clerk/admin line). Recommend calling 956-581-7002 (official site) as primary.
- •DSC INFO NOT ON OFFICIAL SITE: The official municipal court page does not mention defensive driving / DSC procedures, fees, or submission methods. All DSC procedural details default to TX standard or are drawn from third-party course vendor sites.
- •FORM LINK: The PDF linked is the court's Standing Orders document (courtroom rules/decorum), not a DSC request form.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with La Joya Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call 956-581-7002 or visit www.lajoyatx.gov/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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