TEXAS 12-HOUR DWI EDUCATION PROGRAM

Texas Driving While Intoxicated Law

Article 42.12, Section l3(h),Code of Criminal Procedure requires persons convicted of first offense DWI and receiving probation, to attend and successfully complete an educational program certified by Texas Department of State Health Services.

Failure to complete the program within l80 days (unless an extension was granted) from the date probation was granted will result in the offender’s license being revoked. The license cannot be reinstated until the educational program is completed.