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Driver Safety Course Information

Waller County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1

Hempstead, Waller County, Texas (979) 826-7745

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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

By emailEmail the court. Confirm the current address with the clerk before sending — court email addresses change.
By mailMail your request to the address below — certified with return receipt, postmarked on or before your answer date.
In personTake your request to the address below during the court’s business hours.

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.
Phone(979) 826-7745
Emailwcjp1@wallercounty.us
Websitewww.co.waller.tx.us/page/JP-precinct1

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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