Lubbock County
Municipal Court
Idalou
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Idalou Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (806) 892-2531 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
- •Completed DSC request form (available on court website)
- •Proof of valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of valid Texas motor vehicle liability insurance
- •DSC completion certificate (after course is finished)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas DPS driving record (Type 3A) — required at submission
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your appearance date shown on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the court grants the DSC request (standard Texas baseline; confirm with court).
- •Court clerk (as of research date): Amare Monsivais / Denise Chumley — contact may vary; call to confirm current clerk.
- •Virtual court is available on First and Third Tuesdays at 11 AM and 4 PM via Zoom; defendants may enter a plea and request DSC remotely.
- •Court offers a 'safe harbor' policy for Class C misdemeanor warrants — voluntary surrender will not result in arrest if individual makes a good-faith effort to resolve the case.
- •Fax: (806) 892-3298.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Idalou Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (806) 892-2531 or visit idaloutx.com/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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