Starr County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 4 Places 1 & 2
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Starr County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Places 1 & 2 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 716-4800 ext. 8244 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
- •Proof of insurance (valid at time of offense)
- •Texas driver license copy
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Driver Safety Course certificate of completion
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Contact court for DSC request deadline — typically before your appearance/plea date on the citation
- •Completion window: Contact court to confirm (commonly 90 days from court order).
- •Court is presided over by Judge Valerie Clarke; located at 401 N. Britton Avenue, Room 403, Rio Grande City, TX 78582.
- •Starr County's official JP directory lists only one judge/office for Precinct 4 (no separate Place 1 / Place 2 offices or contacts found); seed name 'Places 1 & 2' kept as given but could not be independently verified as two distinct dockets.
- •No DSC/dismissal fee publicly posted for this precinct — call the court to confirm any administrative fee before submitting course paperwork.
- •No online ticket payment portal or dedicated court email found for Precinct 4 — contact the court directly (956) 716-4800 ext. 8244 for submission instructions.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Starr County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Places 1 & 2 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 716-4800 ext. 8244 or visit www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.Justice.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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