Brewster 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

Texas DPS Office

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

Address
4000 Jackson Ave, Austin, TX 78731
Get Directions
Phone
(281) 219-4500
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FAQ

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Highland Automotive, located at 104 South Harmon Drive, Alpine, Texas 79830, functions as a private Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) utilized by both the Alpine Police Department (APD) and the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for DWI impounds. Their direct phone number is (432) 538-3396.

Brewster County ALR Hearings: Protecting Your License After a DWI

If you've been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Brewster County, Texas, you face not only criminal charges but also an administrative license suspension through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). This is handled through the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process. You only have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an ALR hearing to challenge this suspension. Missing this deadline means your license will automatically be suspended.

Requesting an ALR Hearing in Brewster County

Due to the limited DPS infrastructure in Brewster County, requesting your ALR hearing promptly and correctly is crucial. While some may consider mailing or faxing the request, these methods can be unreliable.

The best approach is to request your ALR hearing ONLINE. Use the Texas DPS ALR Online Request portal for an instant and irrefutable receipt of your timely request.

Where ALR Hearings are Held

ALR hearings for Brewster County are typically managed out of the Midland or El Paso regional State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) locations. However, the hearings themselves are usually conducted telephonically. You won't need to travel to Midland or El Paso for the hearing itself.

What Happens After You Request the Hearing

While a specific local timeline isn't available, it generally takes several weeks to receive a notice of your ALR hearing date after your request is received. Prompt action is key.

Obtaining an Occupational Driver's License (ODL)

If your license is suspended, you may be eligible for an Occupational Driver's License (ODL) to drive for essential needs. This requires a separate court hearing.

Local DPS Office Information

The Texas Dept. of Public Safety - Alpine Driver License Office is located at 107 West Ave E, Alpine, TX 79830. Note that the service model is APPOINTMENT ONLY. Walk-ins are generally turned away. For general inquiries, you can try calling DPS Customer Service at (512) 424-2600, but local lines are rarely answered.

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Last updated: January 6, 2026

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