Williamson 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:
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
Online Request
Fee: $125 (credit card)
Available: 24/7
Instant confirmation
Phone Request
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
Temporary Permit
ImmediateDrive legally until your hearing
Hearing Notice
20-40 daysDate, time, and format mailed to you
Prepare Defense
Before hearingGather evidence, hire attorney
Attend Hearing
Scheduled dateUsually phone or video
Decision
Same dayWin: keep license. Lose: suspension starts
Temporary Permit
Immediate
Drive until hearing
Hearing Notice
20-40 days
Date mailed to you
Prepare
Before hearing
Gather evidence
Attend Hearing
Scheduled
Phone or video
Decision
Same day
Win or suspension
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:
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
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:
FAQ
Related Guides
The single most significant "logistical nightmare" related to a Williamson County DWI is the strict magistration schedule at the Williamson County Jail, located at 306 W 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. This can result in mandatory overnight detention. But also critical is understanding the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process and the tight deadlines involved.
What is an ALR Hearing in Williamson County, Texas?
If you are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Williamson County, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will likely attempt to suspend your driver's license through the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) program. This is a separate process from the criminal DWI case. Even if you are ultimately found not guilty of the DWI, your license can still be suspended through the ALR process.
The 15-Day Deadline: Act Fast!
You have only 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an ALR hearing to challenge the license suspension. This deadline is strict, and failure to request a hearing within this timeframe will result in an automatic suspension of your driver's license.
How to Request an ALR Hearing in Williamson County
While the research data does not provide the exact local fax number for requesting an ALR hearing in Williamson County, it strongly advises using the fax method.
You can attempt to request the hearing online or by mail, but these methods may take longer and increase the risk of missing the crucial 15-day deadline.
Mail: Texas Department of Public Safety ATTN: ECS P.O. Box 15999 Austin, TX 78761-5999
Online: https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/DriverLicense/customer_service/HEARINGREQUESTS.aspx
Hearing Location
ALR hearings for Williamson County cases are generally held at a State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) location. You can find the Driver's License Hearings Schedule for SOAH online.
What Happens at the ALR Hearing?
At the ALR hearing, the DPS will present evidence to support the license suspension. This evidence may include the police report, breath or blood test results, and the officer's testimony. You (or your attorney) will have the opportunity to challenge the evidence and present your own evidence in your defense.
Occupational License
If your license is suspended, you may be eligible for an occupational license, which allows you to drive for essential purposes such as work, school, or medical appointments. The exact requirements and process for obtaining an occupational license in Williamson County will depend on the specific circumstances of your case.
To find your vehicle after a DWI arrest, Williamson County utilizes AutoReturn. Search via the AutoReturn website or the county’s "Find Vehicle" portal using the License Plate or VIN.
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Last updated: January 6, 2026
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