El Paso 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 El Paso 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

DPS El Paso County Office

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

Address
9600 Dyer St, El Paso, TX 79924
Get Directions
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FAQ

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Texas law requires an appearance before a magistrate without "unnecessary delay," typically interpreted as within 24 to 48 hours of a DWI arrest in El Paso County. Understanding the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process and your rights is crucial from the moment of your arrest. This guide provides essential information specific to El Paso County to help you navigate the ALR hearing process.

The 15-Day Deadline: Protect Your Driving Privileges

You only have 15 calendar days from the date of your DWI arrest to request an ALR hearing. This is NOT a 10-day deadline as sometimes mistakenly believed. Missing this deadline will result in the automatic suspension of your Texas driver's license. Filing the request pauses the license suspension until the hearing.

Requesting an ALR Hearing in El Paso County

To request an ALR hearing and challenge your license suspension, you must contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). While specific local El Paso County DPS contact info is unavailable, here's how to request a hearing:

  • Fax: The request should be faxed to 512-424-2650. Keep the fax confirmation receipt as proof of timely submission.

What is an ALR Hearing?

An ALR hearing is a civil proceeding separate from your criminal DWI case. The purpose is to determine whether the DPS had sufficient cause to suspend your driver's license. If you refused a breath or blood test, or if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was .08 or higher, your license will be suspended unless you win your ALR hearing.

Strategic Actions After a DWI Arrest

Hour 0-12: Comply with officer commands, but politely refuse field sobriety tests (FSTs) if you haven't already completed them.

Day 1-15: File the ALR Hearing Request immediately. Fax your request to 512-424-2650, and retain the receipt. This action pauses the license suspension.

Day 15+: Monitor the Odyssey Portal for your arraignment date.

Finding Your Vehicle

If arrested by the El Paso Police Department (EPPD), your vehicle is likely at United Road Vehicle Management Solutions (URVMS) at 11615 Railroad Drive, El Paso, Texas 79934. The phone number is (915) 212-0205.

If arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO), your vehicle is taken to the Sheriff's Impound / Abandoned Motor Vehicle (AMV) Section. Contact them at (915) 538-2009 or (915) 546-2280. Their hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Be aware of the 48-hour "Notification Fee" ($50) deadline to avoid extra charges.

The URVMS phone number is (915) 212-0205.

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Last updated: January 6, 2026

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