Practice Area

DWI Arrest

Texas Courts · DPS ALR

Situation — How This Comes Up

I was arrested for DWI last night. What do I do right now?

What You Need to Know First

You have 15 days from the date of arrest to request an ALR hearing. After that window closes, your license is suspended automatically regardless of the criminal case outcome.

Full Analysis

The first 15 days after a DWI arrest in Texas are critical. You have 15 days to request an ALR hearing or your license is automatically suspended.

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