Medina County
Municipal Court
Castroville
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Castroville Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (830) 931-4070 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
- •Valid proof of financial responsibility (auto insurance)
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Written request for defensive driving
- •Payment of court costs and administrative fee
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request to take DSC must be made in writing before the appearance/answer date; eligibility verified by the court.
- •Completion window: 90 days to complete the course and show proof of completion to the court..
- •Course must be TEA-approved (driving safety) or a DPS-approved motorcycle operator course.
- •Ineligible offenses include passing/overtaking a stopped school bus, speeding 25+ mph over the limit, holding a commercial or out-of-state license, having taken DSC for dismissal within the past year, or being currently enrolled in DSC for another violation.
- •Failure to show proof of completion within 90 days results in a show cause hearing.
- •Phone on the official DSC page is 830-931-4070; fax is 830-931-6373.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Castroville Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (830) 931-4070 or visit www.castrovilletx.gov/2365/Driving-Safety-Courses.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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