Hunt County
Municipal Court
Hawk Cove
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Hawk Cove Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 447-5330 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
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Contact the court before your appearance date to request DSC approval
- •Completion window: 90 days (Texas default).
- •Hawk Cove Municipal Court is an independent court serving the City of Hawk Cove (Hunt County, Lake Tawakoni area, pop. ~600). It is not shared with West Tawakoni or any neighboring municipality — each Lake Tawakoni-area city (Hawk Cove, West Tawakoni, East Tawakoni) maintains its own municipal court.
- •Court mailing address is P.O. Box 670, Quinlan, TX 75474; physical address is 1585 Maria St, Quinlan, TX 75474.
- •Court clerk is Jennifer Oesch; presiding judge is Charles I. Calkins.
- •Online payment portal (hawkcovetxcourt.govtportal.com) suggests the court accepts online citation payments, but DSC eligibility and fee should be confirmed directly before enrolling in a course.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hawk Cove Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 447-5330.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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