Shelby County
Municipal Court
Tenaha
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Tenaha Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (936) 248-5942 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's license
- •Proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
- •Court-specified request or application (confirm form with court)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas Type 3A Driver Safety Course completion certificate from a TDLR-approved provider
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request must typically be made on or before your appearance date. Confirm specific deadline with the court at (936) 248-5942.
- •Completion window: 90 days from the date the court grants the DSC request (standard Texas timeline; confirm with court)..
- •No official City of Tenaha or Tenaha Municipal Court website was found as of June 2026. Court is reachable by phone at (936) 248-5942.
- •Municipal Judge and Court Clerk: Elizabeth Swint.
- •Physical address: 238 N George Bowers Drive, Tenaha, TX 75974; mailing: PO Box 70, Tenaha, TX 75974.
- •Online fine payment may be available through a third-party processor; visit the court or call to confirm.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Tenaha Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (936) 248-5942.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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