Hill County
Municipal Court
Hillsboro
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Hillsboro Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (254) 582-9634 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
- •Proof of valid Texas driver license and liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Completed driving safety course (DSC) certificate of completion
- •Certified copy of your driving record (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Under Texas law, the DSC request must be made on or before the appearance date on your citation. Confirm the deadline with the court.
- •Completion window: Texas courts typically grant 90 days to complete the course after the request is granted. Confirm with the court..
- •The official municipal court page lists a 'Defensive Driving' document in its Document Center, but does not publish the DSC fee, deadlines, or step-by-step process online — call or email the court to confirm details.
- •Hillsboro sits on the I-35 split (the I-35E/I-35W divide), a heavy traffic-enforcement corridor.
- •Mailing address (P.O. Box 568) differs from the physical/in-person address (115 S. Church Street).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hillsboro Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (254) 582-9634 or visit www.hillsborotx.org/government/municipal_court/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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