How Much Is a DWI in Texas? 2026 Calculator
State-specific DWI cost estimates for Texas, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Texas DWI FAQ
How much does a DWI cost in Texas?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DWI in Texas typically run $1,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $0 to $2,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $23,698 (range $11,586 to $39,085) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DWI in Texas?
A first-offense DWI conviction in Texas carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Texas for a first DWI?
Our Texas data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense DWI.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DWI in Texas?
Texas requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 2 years following a DWI conviction.
Can a DWI be expunged in Texas?
Texas does not allow DWI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
Texas DWI figures this calculator uses
- Fine, first DWI
- $0 to $2,000
- License suspension, first offense
- 1 year (365 days)
- Ignition interlock, first offense
- None
- SR-22 filing period
- 2 years
- Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
- $1,500 to $7,500
- License reinstatement fee (estimate)
- $125 to $225
Statutory figures were checked against Texas law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000; accident involved?: No accident; commercial driver (cdl)?: No - standard license):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Fines & Court Fees | $1,600 |
| Attorney Fees | $4,500 |
| Bail / Bond | $225 |
| DWI School / Alcohol Education | $135 |
| SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $4,680 |
| License Reinstatement Fee | $175 |
| Lost Wages (365-day suspension) | $12,033 |
| Towing & Impound | $350 |
| Estimated total (range $11,586 to $39,085) | $23,698 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DWI in Texas comes to about $23,698, the 8th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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