Liberty County
Municipal Court
Ames
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Ames Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (936) 336-7278 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
- •Proof of current liability insurance
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certificate of completion from a TDLR-approved driving safety course
- •Certified copy of your Texas driving record (Type 3A) from the Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date shown on your citation.
- •Completion window: 90 days after the court grants the request (standard Texas practice; confirm with the court)..
- •The City of Ames official website does not publish a dedicated DSC page or a specific fee — verify fees, deadlines, and submission steps with the court.
- •Court contact verified via the City of Ames staff directory: address 304 Martin Street, Ames, TX 77575; phone (936) 336-7278; hours Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Presiding Judge Hon. Kimberly Judge; Court Clerk Jennifer Purnell.
- •The court email shown in search results is municipalcourt@cityofamestexas.com (general city secretary email is secretary@cityofamestexas.com) — confirm the correct address before emailing documents.
- •City of Ames is in south central Liberty County at FM 160 and U.S. Highway 90.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Ames Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (936) 336-7278 or visit www.cityofamestexas.com/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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