Starr County
Municipal Court
Rio Grande City
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Rio Grande City Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (956) 487-8889 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
- •Signed plea of no contest/guilty and written DSC request
- •Copy of valid Texas driver's license
- •Current proof of vehicle insurance
- •DSC fee payment
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified copy of Texas driving record (Type 3A from DPS)
- •DSC certificate of completion (submitted after course, within completion window)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the appearance date on the citation (TX standard — not court-specific; confirm with court)
- •Completion window: 90 days from DSC approval date (TX standard — not confirmed as court-specific).
- •Address discrepancy: the official city website lists the court at 404 E. Main St., Rio Grande City, TX 78582, but some third-party directories list 203 W. Water St. Verify address before visiting.
- •Secondary phone listed as fax or alternate: (956) 716-6007.
- •Municipal Judge as of research date: Rene Orlando Garza.
- •The court's online portal (municipalonlinepayments.com) is for citation search and payment only; it does not handle DSC requests.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Rio Grande City Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (956) 487-8889 or visit cityofrgc.com/government/city_officials/municiple_court/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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