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After a DWI arrest in Temple, Texas, your case will be handled through Bell 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 Temple by the Numbers
Temple is part of the CENTRAL region. Cases are handled through Bell County courts. Review what happens in court and license consequences.
Notable areas: Medical center hub (Baylor Scott & White), Shares Bell County with Killeen, I-35 corridor.
Temple Court Information
Bell County Courts
Handles DWI criminal cases in Bell County
Temple Municipal Court
May handle traffic-related matters
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Last updated: February 2026