Pharr Municipal Court
Pharr, Hidalgo County, Texas (956) 402-4690
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.
Pharr Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 402-4690 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 for Driving Safety Course
- •Valid Texas Driver's License (non-CDL)
- •Proof of financial responsibility (vehicle liability insurance)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (court copy)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before appearance date on citation — confirm with court
- •You have 90 days from court approval — confirm with court to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •This court doesn't post its driving safety course process online, so the steps above follow standard Texas practice. Call the court to confirm before you rely on them.
- •Call (956) 402-4690 or email COURTSUBMISSIONS@PHARR-TX.GOV to confirm: exact fee, accepted submission methods, form requirements, and whether the municipalonlinepayments portal is active for DSC.
- •Required documents listed are standard Texas municipal court DSC documents per CCP art. 45A.356 (formerly art. 45.0511) — verify Pharr-specific requirements directly with the court.
- •Do NOT pay the citation online before requesting DSC — payment constitutes a plea and forfeits DSC eligibility.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Pharr Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 402-4690 or visit www.pharr-tx.gov/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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