Starr County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 6 Place 1
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Starr County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 6 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 487-7180 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
- •Original signed DSC affidavit/request form
- •Completion certificate (court copy)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Texas Type 3A driving record (if required by judge)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from request approval (verify with court).
- •Judge: Lamar De La Cruz; Court Clerk: Imelda Montalvo.
- •Mailing address: P.O. Box 308, Garciasville, TX 78547. Physical address: 6165 FM 1430 Road, Rio Grande City, TX 78582.
- •Fax: (956) 487-0587.
- •No online payment portal or email found on the county site — DSC court cost and submission process not posted publicly; call to confirm before mailing payment.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Starr County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 6 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 487-7180 or visit www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.Justice.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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