Lamb County
Municipal Court
Amherst
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Amherst Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (806) 246-3421 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
- •Copy of valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance valid on the date of the offense
- •Court-approved request/motion form (verify with court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Completed TDLR-approved Driver Safety Course certificate (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Before your scheduled appearance date — contact the court to confirm exact deadline.
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (Texas standard; confirm with court).
- •Municipal Judge: Gabriel Galaviz. City Secretary: Rosa Angel. Fax: (806) 246-3575.
- •Physical address: 1011 Main Street, Amherst, TX 79312 (Lamb County). Located on US-84, northwest of Lubbock.
- •The city website (cityofamherst.com) does not include a dedicated court page or DSC fee schedule as of June 2026 — call or email the court to confirm eligibility, fee, and submission requirements before your appearance date.
- •Texas law generally requires a DSC request before your appearance date, a TDLR-approved Type 3A course, and submission of the certificate plus insurance and license copy within the court-set window (typically 90 days).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Amherst Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (806) 246-3421 or visit cityofamherst.com.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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