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Question: What is an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing? Do I need one?
Answer: The ALR hearing is also known as a license suspension hearing. This is a civil proceeding regarding the suspension of your driver's license and/or privilege as a result of a DUI or DWI offense. This is a matter completely separate from the criminal proceedings that may be pending regarding the same incident. If you chose to request a hearing, the Texas Department of Public Safety must receive the request no later than 15 days following receipt of the Notice of Suspension. This notice is usually received on the date of offense.
If you do not request a hearing, your license will be suspended on the 41st day following receipt of the Notice of Suspension for a period set out in the Texas Transportation Code as follows:
Over 21 and gave a breath/blood specimen with an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher --- 90 days
Refused to give a specimen of breath/blood for analysis when requested, regardless of age --- 180 days
Under 21 and not requested to give a specimen of breath/blood for analysis --- 60 days
Under 21 and gave a breath/blood specimen with an alcohol concentration of greater than 0.00 --- 60 days
If you have had a license suspension from a previous alcohol related offense within the last 10 years prior to the date of arrest, the suspension periods are higher, up to 2 years.
First Offense: