Brazoria County

    Just Got Arrested for DWI in Pearland?

    Brazoria County court info, local penalties, and your 15-day license deadline.

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    After a DWI arrest in Pearland, Texas, your case will be handled through Brazoria 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 Pearland by the Numbers

    1,400
    Annual DWI Arrests
    Brazoria
    County Jurisdiction
    4-8
    Avg Release Time (hrs)
    15
    Days for ALR Hearing

    Pearland is part of the HOUSTON region. Cases are handled through Brazoria County courts. Review what happens in court and license consequences.

    Notable areas: Fast-growing Houston suburb, Mixed suburban/rural character, Young professional demographic.

    Pearland Court Information

    Brazoria County Courts

    Handles DWI criminal cases in Brazoria County

    Pearland Municipal Court

    May handle traffic-related matters

    Pearland Resources

    Brazoria County District Clerk

    Pearland Municipal Court

    Brazoria County Bar Association

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    Last updated: February 2026