Shackelford County
Municipal Court
Albany
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Albany Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (325) 762-3133 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 current Texas driver's license or permit
- •Proof of financial responsibility (auto insurance)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Original signed DSC completion certificate (TDLR-approved Type 3A course)
- •Driving record (unofficial copy from DPS — typically required)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request permission to take a DSC before or by the appearance date on your citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date of your plea/request approval (standard Texas requirement).
- •Albany is the county seat of Shackelford County, TX, located at the intersection of US-180 and US-283 (pop. ~2,000).
- •No DSC fee has been publicly posted by this court; call (325) 762-3133 to confirm the court's administrative fee before your appearance date.
- •Per txcourts.gov (June 2026), the Presiding Judge position was listed as vacant; court operations continue through clerk staff.
- •Online case calendar available at https://api.courtwaresolutions.com/CourtCalendar/CourtCalendar/31 — for case lookup only, not DSC submission.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Albany Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (325) 762-3133 or visit www.albanytexas.com.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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