Sabine County
Municipal Court
Hemphill
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Hemphill Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (409) 787-2251 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
- •DSC completion certificate from a TDLR-approved driving safety course
- •Valid Texas driver's license or photo ID
- •Payment of any required court fees
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of Texas driving record (Type 3A) — obtained through DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request DSC dismissal on or before your appearance date printed on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (standard Texas municipal court window; confirm with court).
- •Hemphill Municipal Court is located at Hemphill City Hall, 211 Starr St, in Sabine County (Deep East Texas near Toledo Bend) — not Hemphill County in the Panhandle.
- •Court clerk/judge is Peggy Cannon. Appointments are strongly recommended; call ahead to ensure the judge is available.
- •Court accepts phone credit card payments (Mastercard/Visa) with a $6 processing fee; also accepts cash, check, and money order in person, and check/money order by mail.
- •No DSC fee or online portal was found on the city website. Contact the court directly to confirm the DSC administrative fee, required forms, and whether documents can be submitted by mail or email.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Hemphill Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (409) 787-2251 or visit www.cityofhemphill.com.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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