Court reminder
McAllen Municipal Court handles citations from McAllen peace officers, McAllen ISD peace officers, STC police at McAllen campus, and McAllen code enforcement.
Rio Grande Valley / Hidalgo
McAllen defensive driving and ticket dismissal.
McAllen-area drivers should confirm whether the ticket belongs to the city court, a nearby Hidalgo County city, or a justice court.
Start with the court on your citation.
For a ticket in McAllen, ask the court whether you are eligible for defensive driving before you enroll. TexDDS provides the TDLR-licensed online course after the court allows it.
County: Hidalgo County
Nearby areas: Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, San Juan, Alamo, Donna, Weslaco, Mercedes, La Joya, Palmhurst
Provider: Texas Defensive Driving School, TDLR license CP411
Statewide availability: TexDDS serves eligible drivers in every Texas county, subject to court approval for ticket dismissal.
Local court reminders
Check these details before you enroll.
Court reminder
The court address is 1601 N. Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501; phone 956-681-2900.
Court reminder
Appearance must be made on or before the appearance date on the citation; appearance may be in person, open court, mail, or email.
Local driving context
Recent traffic and safety signals for McAllen.
Courts to check
Use the court named on the citation.
- McAllen Municipal Court
- Hidalgo County Justice Courts
Municipal courts and county justice courts are separate entities. Use the court named on your citation for the clerk, deadline, submission method, and mailing address.
McAllen defensive driving FAQ
Where do I send a McAllen court appearance by email?
The court lists mcallenmunicipalcourt@mcallen.net for appearance/contact.
Which court should I check?
Use the court named on your citation. A city ticket and a county ticket can have different clerks, deadlines, and submission rules.