Winkler County
Municipal Court
Kermit
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Kermit Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (432) 586-2577 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
- •Proof of completion certificate from a TDLR-approved driver safety course
- •Court-specific request/plea form (contact court to confirm)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Proof of Texas liability insurance (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC deferral before or by the appearance date on your citation.
- •Completion window: 90 days from date of plea/court approval (standard Texas DSC window)..
- •Two phone numbers appear in official sources: (432) 586-2577 (kermittexas.us and police dept FAQ) and (432) 586-2825 (kermittx.gov directory). Call either; (432) 586-2577 is confirmed on both the older city site and the police FAQ.
- •Court is co-located with the Kermit Police Department at 110 S Tornillo Street.
- •Presiding judge and clerks vary across sources (older site: Judge Teddy Baremore / Clerk Terri Autrey; newer site/notice: Judge Sheryl Wright / Clerks Victoria Lopez & Denise Sullivan) — staff may have changed.
- •DSC eligibility: standard TX rules apply — no DSC taken in past 12 months, violation eligible (not 25+ mph over limit, no construction zone w/ workers, no passing stopped school bus, not driving without insurance, not leaving scene of accident).
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Kermit Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (432) 586-2577 or visit www.kermittx.gov/159/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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