Jefferson County

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    After a DWI arrest in Beaumont, Texas, your case will be handled through Jefferson County courts. You have 15 days from the date you are served the notice of suspension (usually your arrest date) to request an ALR hearing to fight license suspension; if DPS mails the notice after a lab result, you have 20 days from the mailing date. First-offense DWI in Texas carries up to $2,000 in fines and up to 180 days in jail, though most first offenders receive probation.

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    DWI in Beaumont by the Numbers

    1,600
    Annual DWI Arrests
    Jefferson
    County Jurisdiction
    4-8
    Avg Release Time (hrs)
    15
    Days for ALR Hearing

    Beaumont has a significant industrial workforce. CDL holders and workers in safety-sensitive positions face additional consequences from DWI charges. Learn about CDL implications and license suspension rules.

    Notable areas: Golden Triangle (Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange), Petrochemical/refinery industry, Louisiana border proximity.

    Beaumont Court Information

    Jefferson County Courts

    Handles DWI criminal cases in Jefferson County

    Beaumont Municipal Court

    May handle traffic-related matters

    Beaumont Resources

    Jefferson County District Clerk

    Beaumont Municipal Court

    Jefferson County Bar Association

    (409) 835-8458

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    Last updated: February 2026