Jackson County
Municipal Court
Ganado
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Ganado Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 771-2800 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
- •Valid Texas driver's license
- •Court-required DSC request form or written request before appearance date
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC completion certificate (Type 3A TDLR-approved course)
- •Texas driving record (no more than 2 moving violations in 12 months)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Before or by the appearance date on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard TX).
- •Court meets on the second Tuesday at 6:30 PM for docket; administrative office open Mon–Fri during business hours.
- •The court lists a secondary direct phone number of (361) 771-2816 on its Schedule of Fines page.
- •No online payment portal or e-filing system was found; contact the court to confirm preferred submission method.
- •Presiding Judge: Rick O. Pittman; Court Clerk: Debra (Debbie) Alaniz.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Ganado Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 771-2800 or visit www.cityofganado.com/municipal_court.htm.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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