Presidio County
Municipal Court
Marfa
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Marfa Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (432) 729-3890 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 or permit (active military may present any valid state DL)
- •Proof of Texas liability insurance valid on the date of the offense
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Copy of your driving record (must be supplied with DSC request)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: DSC request must be made in person, by counsel, or by mail on or before the appearance date printed on your citation. Requests by phone or email are not accepted.
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date of your plea to complete the course and submit the certificate of completion to the court.
- •Marfa is the Presidio County seat on US-90/US-67, a major Big Bend and arts-tourism gateway with significant out-of-town traffic; tourist drivers with out-of-state licenses should confirm eligibility by phone.
- •DSC is unavailable if you hold or held a CDL at the time of the offense, have taken a DSC within the past 12 months, or are currently taking DSC for another violation.
- •The court accepts in-person and mail appearances only — no fax or email appearances for initial DSC requests.
- •Online fine payment is available via the ncourt portal, but DSC requests must be handled directly with the court clerk.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Marfa Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (432) 729-3890 or visit www.cityofmarfa.com/court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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