San Patricio County
Municipal Court
Aransas Pass
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Aransas Pass Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (361) 758-2888 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
- •Notarized Affidavit (standard TX requirements — confirm with court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion
- •Type 3A Certified Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date shown on your citation (standard Texas rule — confirm with court)
- •Completion window: Typically 90 days from court approval (standard Texas practice — confirm with court).
- •The city's online payment portal explicitly states that DSC and Deferred Disposition requests are NOT available online — all such requests must be made directly to the court.
- •The court offers phone or video conference appearances as alternatives to appearing in person.
- •Payments: cash, money order, or cashier's check in person or via dropbox at 645 W Lott Avenue; online portal handles fines only.
- •The official city site recently moved from aransaspasstx.gov to aptx.gov.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Aransas Pass Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (361) 758-2888 or visit aptx.gov/196/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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