Houston, Texas
DUI lawyer in Houston: 15 days to save your license
A DWI arrest in Houston starts a license case and a court case.
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Arrested for DWI in Houston? 15 days to ask for the hearing.
Counted from the day you got the notice. If that was today, day 15 is Saturday, October 24, so ask before then.
The license deadline here
The DPS can suspend your license unless a hearing is requested within 15 days from the day you got the notice. That deadline comes before your court date, and missing it can cost you the right to drive.
The rule is the same in Houston as anywhere else in Texas: 15 days after you receive the notice of suspension. The court date on your citation does not pause it (Texas Department of Public Safety, ALR hearings).
Newest Texas change. Since September 1, 2025, a Texas intoxication manslaughter that kills more than one person is a first-degree felony. (Texas District and County Attorneys Association)
What a first offense costs in Houston
| What | The rule |
|---|---|
| Fine | up to $2,000 |
| Jail | up to 180 days, with 3 mandatory days |
| License | loss of license up to a year |
Texas sets these ranges, and the judge picks inside them. The state's penalty page has the full text, and the Texas DWI page covers second offenses and interlocks.
The court that hears the case
A misdemeanor DWI in Houston is filed in the Harris County Criminal Courts at Law. A felony DWI goes to a district court. The license hearing is separate and is run by DPS through the state hearing office.
The court: Harris County Criminal Courts at Law.
Nearby: DUI lawyers in Dallas, DUI lawyers in San Antonio. The Texas DWI page has the whole state's rules, and the BAC calculator shows what a reading can mean.
What to do now
Every day you wait takes time from the 15 days you have after the day you got the notice. The professional who answers looks over your Houston case for free, any hour of the night. You are then connected with a Texas DUI defense lawyer, who can request the police reports and start on your defense.
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Send your case details
Send the date of your Houston arrest and the date on your DPS notice. A DUI lawyer who takes Houston cases needs those two dates first.