Starr County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Place 1
Grulla, Starr County, Texas (956) 487-7049
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Starr County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 487-7049 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's license
- •Proof of liability insurance
- •Original citation / ticket
- •DSC completion certificate (after course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (signed)
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: By appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days.
- •Mailing address: PO Box 276, Grulla, TX 78582. Judge: Eloy Zarate Jr.
- •This JP court handles county-road and DPS Class C traffic citations in Starr County Precinct 3.
- •No DSC fee posted publicly — call (956) 487-7049 by your appearance date to confirm the court cost for DSC dismissal under Tex. CCP 45A.
- •Texas typical fallback for JP courts: ~$144 standard / ~$169 school-zone court costs, but Starr County has not confirmed these figures online.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Starr County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 3 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 487-7049 or visit www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.Justice.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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