Waller County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 1 Place 1
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Waller County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (979) 826-7745 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
- •Completed Defensive Driving Request form (available on court website)
- •Proof of completion of approved defensive driving course
- •Copy of current Texas driver license
- •Proof of current liability insurance
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: Must request dismissal by your appearance date listed on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days (Texas default for Type 3A DSC dismissal under Tex. CCP 45A).
- •Court serves Hempstead and Prairie View area; handles county-road and DPS Class C traffic citations.
- •Judge: Sydney Joe Hester, Justice of the Peace Precinct One.
- •Online payments accepted via certified payments portal (bureau code 2839913); 3% processing fee applies for card payments.
- •Mail payments: money order or cashier's check only — do NOT mail cash or personal checks.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Waller County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 1 Place 1 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (979) 826-7745 or visit www.co.waller.tx.us/page/JP-precinct1.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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