Wise County
Municipal Court
Alvord
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Alvord Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (940) 427-5916 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
- •Plea of 'no contest' or 'guilty' (handwritten signature on mailed/written requests)
- •Copy of driver's license (valid Texas DL or Military ID; non-CDL)
- •Proof of financial responsibility (current liability insurance)
- •DSC fee (confirm amount with court)
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: Request must be made on or before your appearance date; after that date, judicial approval is required.
- •Eligibility: no DSC dismissal completed within the last 12 months and not currently taking DSC for another violation.
- •Speeding violation must not exceed the posted limit by more than 24 MPH; must be at least 17; not in a construction zone with workers present or while passing a school bus.
- •Do NOT take the course or order your driving record until you receive approval from the Municipal Court.
- •Course must be Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved.
- •Court clerk: Lynda Jones; Judge: Thomas Aaberg.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Alvord Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (940) 427-5916 or visit alvordtx.gov/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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