Jim Wells County
Municipal Court
Orange Grove
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Orange Grove Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 384-9311 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 current Texas liability insurance at time of offense
- •Request must typically be made before your appearance date
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Completion certificate from a TDLR-approved Driver Safety Course (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Before your appearance/arraignment date (Texas standard; confirm with court)
- •Completion window: 90 days from plea/deferral date (Texas standard; confirm with court).
- •Orange Grove is a small city (~1,300 residents) in Jim Wells County, located along SH-359/SH-44 west of Corpus Christi.
- •No official city website found for the City of Orange Grove; the court does not appear to have a web presence.
- •Municipal Court Judge: Elizabeth Ellis; Court Clerk: Tamara Knupp (per TML directory).
- •A separate Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace Pct. 5 office is also located in Orange Grove at (361) 384-2486 — confirm which court issued your citation before contacting.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Orange Grove Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 384-9311.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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