Bell County ALR Hearing Guide

How to request your Administrative License Revocation hearing and protect your driving privileges.

Last verified: January 6, 2026

15-Day Deadline

You have exactly 15 days from your arrest to request an ALR hearing. Miss this deadline and your license is automatically suspended. No exceptions.

Enter your arrest date to see your deadline:

Select arrest date

If You Request in Time

  • • Temporary permit until hearing
  • • Chance to keep your license
  • • Gather evidence for defense

If You Miss the Deadline

  • • Automatic 90-180 day suspension
  • • No hearing, no appeal
  • • Starts 40 days after arrest

How to Request Your Hearing

Fastest Method

Online Request

Fee: $125 (credit card)

Available: 24/7

Instant confirmation

Go to DPS ALR Portal
Alternative

Phone Request

Phone: (512) 424-2600

Fee: $125 (credit card)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM

Expect long hold times

Information You'll Need

From Your DIC-25 Notice:

  • • Driver License Number
  • • Date of Arrest
  • • Arresting Agency
  • • Arresting Officer Name

Personal Information:

  • • Full Legal Name
  • • Current Address
  • • Date of Birth
  • • Phone Number & Email

After You Request

1

Temporary Permit

Immediate

Drive legally until your hearing

2

Hearing Notice

20-40 days

Date, time, and format mailed to you

3

Prepare Defense

Before hearing

Gather evidence, hire attorney

4

Attend Hearing

Scheduled date

Usually phone or video

5

Decision

Same day

Win: keep license. Lose: suspension starts

What to Expect at the Hearing

Most hearings are by phone or video

You usually don't need to travel to Austin. When you receive your hearing notice, it will specify whether it's phone, video, or in-person.

Duration

30-60 minutes typically

Who's There

You, your attorney (optional), DPS attorney, administrative law judge

What They Review

Probable cause for stop, proper arrest procedure, chemical test validity

Evidence That Can Help

  • Dashcam or bodycam footage showing procedural errors
  • Breathalyzer calibration records (if not current)
  • Witness statements about your sobriety
  • Medical conditions affecting field sobriety tests

For the rare in-person hearings:

State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), 300 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 • (512) 475-4993

Should You Hire an Attorney?

With an Attorney

  • Can subpoena arresting officer
  • Knows how to challenge evidence
  • Uses hearing to strengthen criminal defense
  • Higher success rate at hearings

Without an Attorney

  • DPS has experienced attorney present
  • May not know proper objections
  • Can't effectively cross-examine officers
  • Lower win rate statistically
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If You Lose Your Hearing

Losing the ALR hearing isn't the end. You still have options to maintain limited driving privileges:

Ignition Interlock

Drive with device installed

Occupational License

Limited driving for work/essentials

DPS Killeen Office

For license reinstatement after suspension ends, or to get an occupational license:

Address
307 Priest Dr, Killeen, TX 76541
Get Directions
Phone
(254) 200-7400
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FAQ

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The Bell County Sheriff's Department (BCSD) manages the central detention facility at 2405 S. Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513. If you've been arrested for DWI in Bell County, Texas, and are facing a driver's license suspension, understanding the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing process is crucial. You only have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request this hearing to challenge the suspension.

What is an ALR Hearing?

An ALR hearing is a separate administrative proceeding from your criminal DWI case. Its sole purpose is to determine whether your driver's license should be suspended due to the DWI arrest. Failing to request a hearing within the 15-day deadline results in an automatic license suspension.

How to Request an ALR Hearing in Bell County

While specific local processes aren't detailed, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) generally allows you to request an ALR hearing. Make sure to note that the request must be received by DPS within 15 calendar days of your arrest.

ALR Hearing Location

ALR hearings for Bell County cases are typically held at a DPS office in the region. Contact DPS directly to confirm the exact location for your hearing.

Local Timeline for ALR Hearings

Expect a waiting period for your ALR hearing to be scheduled. While the exact timeframe isn't specified for Bell County, it's crucial to request the hearing promptly to avoid an automatic license suspension.

The Bell County Loop Jail, the primary intake facility is located at 2405 S. Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513. Their phone number is (254) 933-5402.

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Last updated: January 6, 2026

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