Karnes County
Municipal Court
Karnes City
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Karnes City Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 780-3097 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
- •Court-approved DSC request (must be granted by the court before enrolling in a course)
- •Texas driver record (available at texas.gov) showing no DSC election in the past 12 months
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas Type 3A driving safety course completion certificate
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC approval before your court appearance date
- •Completion window: 90 days (TX standard — confirm with court).
- •Do NOT enroll in a driving safety course until the court has granted permission — completing a course before approval may not result in dismissal.
- •Payment accepted by money order, cashier's check, or credit card; no personal checks; no cash by mail.
- •Allow at least 5 business days after receiving your citation before contacting the court about it.
- •Drop box available in front of City Hall (left of front door) for after-hours document and payment submission.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Karnes City Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 780-3097 or visit cityofkctx.com/city-departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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