You have only 15 days from your DWI arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing. Don't lose your driving privileges by default!
Get Lawyer Referral ASAPIf you don't request an ALR hearing within 15 days of your arrest, your license will be automatically suspended. This deadline is absolute - there are no extensions.
An Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing is a civil proceeding conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to determine whether your driving privileges should be suspended following a DWI arrest.
| Situation | Failed Test | Refused Test |
|---|---|---|
| First DWI | 90 days | 180 days |
| Second DWI within 10 years | 1 year | 2 years |
| DWI with BAC 0.15+ | 1 year | 1 year |
| Commercial Driver | 1 year | 1 year |
| Under 21 | 60 days | 180 days |
To win an ALR hearing, the officer's testimony and evidence must be challenged on specific legal grounds:
Request hearing by calling DPS ALR Division or submitting written request
DPS sends hearing notice with date, time, and location
Administrative judge hears evidence and testimony from both sides
Judge issues written decision within 15 days of hearing
ALR hearings are complex legal proceedings. Having an experienced attorney can mean the difference between keeping and losing your license.
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