Matagorda County
Municipal Court
Palacios
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Palacios Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 972-3325 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
- •Signed Driving Safety Course affidavit / request
- •Valid driver license
- •Proof of current insurance
- •Original court copy of the DSC completion certificate from a TDLR-certified provider (must list Palacios Municipal Court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of your driving record
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Permission must be obtained from the court before taking the course (request at the time you pay court costs/fees).
- •Completion window: All documents (TDLR-approved completion certificate, certified driving record, and DSC request) must be returned to the court on or before the 90th day shown on the DSC order for the citation to be dismissed..
- •Court clerk: Sonia Martinez.
- •An online portal is available to search violations and pay; confirm with the court whether DSC requests/fees can be handled online or must be done in person.
- •Eligibility is determined by the court; the court notifies you whether your citation qualifies for dismissal via a TEA/TDLR-approved driving safety course.
- •Certificate must show 'Palacios Municipal Court' as the listed court and be the original court copy.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Palacios Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 972-3325 or visit www.cityofpalacios.org/municipal-court/page/driving-safety-course.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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