Wharton County
Justice of the Peace Court
Precinct 2
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Wharton County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 2 — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (979) 335-6210 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
- •Original citation
- •Valid Texas driver license
- •Proof of current liability insurance
- •Request submitted by appearance date on citation
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: By appearance date on citation
- •Completion window: 90 days (Texas CCP 45A default).
- •Precinct 2 serves the East Bernard area of Wharton County; court is located at 736 Clubside Dr., East Bernard, TX 77435.
- •Judge Glenn P. Russell presides over Precinct 2.
- •Court handles Class C misdemeanor traffic violations issued on county roads and by DPS within the precinct.
- •Citation fines may be paid online at https://www.govrec.com/home/whartoncotx.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Wharton County Justice of the Peace — Precinct 2 before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (979) 335-6210 or visit www.co.wharton.tx.us/page/wharton.justice.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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