Hidalgo County
Municipal Court
Mission
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.
Mission Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 584-5150 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 (standard TX requirement — confirm local form with court)
- •Copy of valid Texas Driver's License
- •Proof of valid financial responsibility (insurance) showing defendant as covered driver
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (from TDLR-approved course)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record (from Texas DPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before appearance date on citation — call court to confirm; do NOT pay citation online before requesting DSC
- •You have 90 days from court approval (standard TX — confirm with court) to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •No DSC-specific content was found on www.missiontexas.us or the municipalonlinepayments portal during this research session.
- •The court email (janiesping@yahoo.com) is a personal Yahoo address — call ahead to confirm it is the correct and active DSC contact.
- •Do NOT pay your citation online before requesting DSC — payment may constitute a plea of no contest and waive DSC eligibility.
- •Course must be approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Mission Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 584-5150 or visit www.missiontexas.us/municipalcourt.html.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
4.9 out of 5
