Smith County
Municipal Court
Winona
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Winona Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (903) 877-3381 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 current liability insurance
- •Driving safety course completion certificate from a TDLR-approved provider
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A driving record from DPS (typically required; confirm with court)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on your citation (standard Texas rule — confirm with court).
- •Completion window: Approximately 90 days after the court grants the request (standard Texas rule — confirm with court)..
- •Winona Municipal Court shares City Hall; the seed phone (903) 877-3381 is correct. The seed URL winonatexas.com redirects to the official site https://www.winonatx.gov/.
- •The official city website has NO dedicated municipal court page and publishes NO driving safety course fee, deadline, eligibility, or submission procedure. All DSC details here are standard Texas defaults — verify with the court.
- •Court fine/fee payments are processed via GovPayNow (PLC 5121) per third-party directories; a processing fee applies.
- •Address 110 Dallas St., Winona, TX 75792.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Winona Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (903) 877-3381 or visit www.winonatx.gov.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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