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After a DWI arrest in Pasadena, Texas, your case will be handled through Harris 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.
DWI in Pasadena by the Numbers
Pasadena 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: Houston Ship Channel area, Petrochemical industry hub, Working-class community.
Pasadena Court Information
Harris County Criminal Courts
Handles DWI criminal cases in Harris County
Pasadena Municipal Court
May handle traffic-related matters
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Last updated: February 2026