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A lot of people think a Texas DWI is โjust a fine.โ In reality, the total cost can easily exceed $20,000 once you add up the direct + hidden expenses. Hereโs what can stack up fast:
โข Attorney fees: often $5,000โ$20,000 depending on severity
โข Tow/impound: towing $20โ$450 + storage $10โ$25/day
โข Bail/monitoring: PR bond supervision can be ~$60/month; bail bonds may require 10% out of pocket
โข ALR (license) fight: must be requested within 15 days; service/witness fees can apply
โข Court costs + fines: court costs $200โ$1,500; fines can be up to $5,000 (1st) / $8,500 (2nd) / $10,000 (3rd or serious cases)
โข Probation & conditions: probation $60โ$140/month; drug tests $50/test
โข Ignition interlock: ~$150 install + $70โ$100/month
โข SCRAM alcohol monitor: $350โ$550/month
โข Insurance hit: premiums can rise ~87% (about $1,000/year) and added insurance costs can reach $2,000/year
And thatโs before the โlife costsโ (missed work, time in court/programs, custody/employment consequences). If youโve been arrested for DWI in Texas, donโt waitโtimelines (especially the license hearing) move fast.
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