Runnels County
Municipal Court
Ballinger
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Ballinger Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (325) 365-5437 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
- •Copy of valid Texas driver license (or out-of-state equivalent)
- •Proof of insurance valid at time of offense (if required by court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Completion certificate from a TDLR-approved driving safety course (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must be made before your appearance/arraignment date
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the court grants DSC eligibility (standard Texas rule; confirm with court).
- •Court sessions are held the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 700 Railroad Ave. — contact the court well before your appearance date.
- •Allow at least three working days for the court to process a newly received citation before appearing in person.
- •No DSC fee schedule is posted on the official city website — call (325) 365-5437 to confirm the administrative fee before your court date.
- •Presiding Judge: Hon. J.T. Owens; Court Administrator: Mickie Haddon (mhaddon@baltx.org).
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Ballinger Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (325) 365-5437 or visit www.baltx.org/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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