Borden 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 Borden 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

FAQ

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Borden County's reliance on interlocal agreements means a DWI arrest triggers a multi-county logistical chain reaction. If you've been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Borden County, Texas, your driver's license is likely at risk of suspension. This is separate from the criminal DWI case and involves an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). You only have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request this hearing to protect your driving privileges.

Understanding the ALR Hearing in Borden County

An ALR hearing is your opportunity to challenge the suspension of your driver's license. This is a civil matter, not a criminal one, and it's crucial to act quickly to request a hearing. Because Borden County is a "pass-through" jurisdiction, understanding the process requires navigating a decentralized administrative framework.

The 15-Day Deadline: Act Fast!

Texas DPS requires that you request an ALR hearing within 15 calendar days of your DWI arrest. Missing this deadline means your license will automatically be suspended. Weekends and holidays are included in this 15-day window.

How to Request an ALR Hearing Affecting your Borden County Arrest

While the arrest occurs in Borden County, the hearing request will be processed by the Texas DPS. You can request an ALR hearing in one of three ways:

  • Online: Visit the Texas DPS website and navigate to the Driver License Division. Look for the section on ALR hearings or license suspensions.
  • By Mail: Send a written request to the Texas DPS address designated for ALR hearing requests. [Generic DPS Address - confirm current specific address from DPS website]. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, driver's license number, and a clear statement that you are requesting an ALR hearing related to your Borden County DWI arrest.
  • By Fax: Send a fax to the Texas DPS fax number designated for ALR hearing requests. [Generic DPS Fax - confirm current specific fax number from DPS website]. Include the same information as you would in a written request.

It is highly recommended to send your request via certified mail with return receipt requested to prove that the DPS received it within the 15-day timeframe. Keep a copy of your request and the receipt for your records.

Hearing Location Considerations

Given Borden County's reliance on neighboring counties for various services, you might expect the ALR hearing to be held in Gail. However, this is rarely the case. More likely, your hearing will be scheduled in a DPS office in a larger nearby city like Snyder (Scurry County) or Lamesa (Dawson County), or even Lubbock. Check your hearing notice carefully once you receive it.

Occupational License in Borden County

If your license is suspended following the ALR process, you may be eligible for an Occupational Driver's License (ODL), which allows you to drive for essential purposes. Because Borden County is small, you will most likely need to file this petition in the county where you reside. Check with an attorney for the specific requirements.

Remember that politeness and cooperation during the initial stop in Borden County can affect later plea negotiations.

The Borden County Sheriff's Office is located at 117 E. Wasson Avenue in Gail. Call 806-756-4311.

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Last updated: January 6, 2026

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