If you fail a breath or blood test, or you refuse to submit to one when pulled over for DWI, a police officer will take your TX license and issue you a 40-day temporary driving permit. In addition to criminal charges and suspensions you may face for DWI and alcohol related convictions, you can also face license suspensions under the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Program. NOTE: If you refuse to take a blood or breath test, you can still receive the same driver's license suspensions listed above.

90 days if you are required to get an interlock ignition and to complete community service.

An additional 180 days, if you don't complete an Alcohol Education Program.

For 1 year, if you are under 21 years old and:.

For up to 2 years, if you are 21 years old or older.

If you were convicted of a DWI, your license can be suspended: The length of your driver's license suspension will vary depending on the offense. If you need to change your address, please see our Changing Your Address in Texas page. NOTE: If your current address is not on file with the TX Department of Public Safety, you will not receive your notification, but your driver's license will still be suspended. When your driver's license has been suspended, the Texas DPS will mail you an enforcement notification. On this page you'll find information about your license suspensions, how to reinstate your driving privileges, and how to obtain an occupational license.

Having no car insurance while being involved in an accident resulting in injury, death, or at least $1,000 in property damage.

Committing multiple traffic violations.

Driving or boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs ( DWI or BWI).

Being evaluated as medically unable to drive.

The DPS can suspend or revoke your driver's license for various reasons, including: If your Texas driver's license and driving privileges have been suspended by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), you'll need to reinstate your license by satisfying the requirements and paying your reinstatement fees.

If your license was suspended under the DRP, check your driving record to ensure it reflects your license reinstatement. For a detailed breakdown of what this means for you, visit the DPS' questions and answers on the repeal.

All licenses suspended under the DRP are now reinstated. On September 1, 2019, the state of Texas ended its Driver Responsibility Program (DRP), under which your license could be suspended for failing to pay additional annual surcharges on top of traffic ticket fees.

NOTICE: Driver Responsibility Program Repealed

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