Starr County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 7 Place 1
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Starr County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 7 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 848-5717 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
- •Written plea or request (submitted before appearance date)
- •DSC affidavit (confirming no DSC taken in prior 12 months)
- •Valid Texas driver's license
- •Proof of insurance
- •Completed driver safety course certificate (upon completion)
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: On or before appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days (Tex. CCP 45A default).
- •Judge: Raul Vidal. Constable: Sonny Gonzalez.
- •Address: 78 Salineno Road, Roma, TX 78584. Fax: (956) 848-5713.
- •No county-published fee schedule, office hours, email, or online payment portal found for this precinct as of July 2026 — call ahead to confirm all details.
- •Precinct 7 is a small, rural JP court on the western edge of Starr County (Salineño/Roma area) — expect limited staff availability; call before visiting in person.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Starr County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 7 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 848-5717 or visit www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.Justice.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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