Travis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Place 1
Austin, Travis County, Texas (512) 854-9479
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Travis County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ $146 total includes court costs + $10 non-refundable DSC administrative fee. JP4 directs defendants to call the court for the exact cost breakdown; $146 is the figure posted by Travis County JP1 and JP3 criminal-traffic pages and is consistent across Travis County JP courts per county-wide fee schedule.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Signed and notarized DSC request form (DSC_Request_Form.pdf)
- •Valid Texas non-commercial driver's license (or active-duty military proof)
- •Valid proof of insurance with applicant's name
- •Signed court copy of DSC completion certificate (upon course completion)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Type 3A driving record from Texas DPS
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval of your DSC request.
- •JP4 lobby is by appointment only; call (512) 854-9479 (Traffic/Criminal line) to schedule
- •CDL holders are not eligible for DSC dismissal
- •Not eligible if speeding 25+ mph over the limit, passing a school bus, leaving scene of a collision, or cited in a work zone with workers present
- •Mail submissions must be postmarked on or before the appearance date
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Travis County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 4 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (512) 854-9479 or visit www.traviscountytx.gov/jp4.
Court information last verified: August 2026
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