Briscoe 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
Find DWI Attorneys in Briscoe County

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

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Briscoe County, Texas: Understanding Your Driver's License Suspension After a DWI Arrest

If you've been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Briscoe County, Texas, one of the first things you need to understand is the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process. This is separate from the criminal case related to your DWI charge and deals specifically with your driving privileges. You only have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing to contest the suspension of your driver's license.

The 15-Day Deadline: Don't Delay!

This 15-day deadline is critical. Because Silverton is remote, mail delivery can be slower than in metropolitan hubs. If the arresting officer (DPS or Sheriff's Deputy) waits several days to file the paperwork, and the Notice of Suspension is mailed to you, the 15-day window is rapidly closing. Do not wait for the mail. Requests for ALR hearings must be filed immediately via fax or online portal to DPS Austin. Relying on receiving the "DIC-25" form in the mail is a fatal error in this jurisdiction.

Requesting an ALR Hearing in Briscoe County

Because of the mail delay hazard, do not wait for a mailed notice. You can request your ALR hearing online or by fax to DPS Austin. This ensures your request is received within the 15-day deadline.

Where Will Your ALR Hearing Be Held?

Briscoe County falls under the Lubbock Region for DPS infrastructure. ALR hearings are conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), but NOT in Briscoe County. These hearings are usually held in Lubbock or Amarillo, depending on SOAH scheduling. Verify the specific SOAH docket location is mandatory because the hearing will not be held in Silverton.

What Happens If the Officer Doesn't Show?

The decentralization of the ALR process means the arresting officer (from Briscoe County or DPS) must appear (virtually or physically) at a docket managed out of Lubbock. The coordination failure rate is high. If the Briscoe deputy fails to call in or appear due to patrol duties or lack of connectivity, the suspension may be defaulted, which is a strategic advantage.

Occupational Driver's License

Driving is essential in a rural county like Briscoe County. If your license is suspended, you may be eligible for an Occupational Driver's License (ODL). An ODL allows you to drive for essential purposes, such as work, school, or medical appointments, during the suspension period.

Texas DPS Contact Info

You can use the Texas DPS website to request your ALR hearing.

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Last updated: January 6, 2026

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