Smith County
Municipal Court
Arp
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Arp Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 859-6131 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
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of liability insurance
- •Driving safety course completion certificate
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Request on or before the appearance date shown on the citation (standard Texas rule; not separately published by this court).
- •Completion window: 90 days after the court grants the request (standard Texas rule; not separately published by this court)..
- •Official city domain is cityofarptx.net; the older arptx.com domain now redirects there. Municipal court page: https://www.cityofarptx.net/city-services/municipal-court/.
- •Address 109 W. Longview Street, Arp, TX 75750.
- •Court personnel: Judge James Meredith (JP3), (903) 859-6042; Court Clerk Dania Robinson, (903) 859-6131.
- •The official court page contains no driving safety course instructions — eligibility, fee, deadlines, and required documents must be confirmed by phone.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Arp Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 859-6131 or visit www.cityofarptx.net/city-services/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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