DUI classes by state · Texas
Court-Ordered DUI Classes in Texas
In Texas, court-ordered DUI/DWI education goes through the DWI Education Program. Here is how it works, whether an online class is accepted, and how to find a provider your court will accept.
Based on 9 cited official sources · Reviewed Sep 2026
- ProgramDWI Education Program
- AssessmentVariesDepends on the case
- Online?Online acceptedConfirm your court accepts the course
- License agencyDPSHandles suspension and reinstatement
Quick answer: in person or online in Texas?
Online accepted where approved. Texas permanently authorizes court-ordered DWI education to be delivered online (instructor-led) as well as in person — a 2021 law (Gov’t Code §171.0055) lets a TDLR-licensed provider hold an online, in-person, or both endorsement. Always confirm your specific court or probation officer accepts an online course, and use only a TDLR-licensed provider. Your court and the DPS decide what counts — confirm the format and the specific provider before you enroll or pay.
Program structure in Texas
| Program / level | Length | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| DWI Education Program (DWIE) | 12 hours | First-offense DWI; usually a condition of community supervision |
| DWI Intervention Program (DWII) | Minimum 30 hours | Repeat/multiple-DWI offenders |
| Drug Offender Education Program (DOEP) | 15 hours | People with a current or prior drug conviction |
| Alcohol Education Program for Minors | 6 hours | Minors convicted of alcohol offenses (MIP) |
Texas program levels — dedicated guides
Each Texas program level has its own page explaining who it applies to, how long it runs, and how to find a licensed provider. Open the one your court order names:
- DWI Education Program (12-hour DWI class) — The 12-hour course — the 181st-day deadline, online rules, cost, certificate reporting, and TDLR-licensed providers.
- DWI Intervention Program (“32-hour” class, 30-hour minimum) — The repeat offender program — the 30-hour legal minimum, why providers say 32, who must take it, and online rules.
Texas-specific rules to know
- A defendant convicted of DWI (or another Penal Code §§ 49.04–49.08 intoxication offense) and placed on community supervision must finish the DWI Education Program before the 181st day of supervision; on a written motion showing good cause, the judge may extend that to no later than one year after supervision began, or waive it (Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.403).
- If DPS records do not show the program was completed within the period the judge set, DPS revokes the driver license (or bars the person from obtaining one); reinstating a license revoked for a missed DWI Education deadline requires applying to DPS and paying a $100 reinstatement fee (Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.406).
- TDLR (not DSHS) now regulates these programs; courses must be taken from a TDLR-licensed provider to count.
- Texas driver licensing is handled by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), not a "DMV"; reinstatement after a DWI also typically requires SR-22 insurance and fees.
Find an approved DUI class provider in Texas
Start with the official state list — it's the one your court is most likely to accept — then confirm the specific provider with your court or probation officer:
Prefer to look on a map? Search Google Maps for DUI classes in Texas — then check any provider against the official list above and your court order before enrolling.
Might an online class work for you? Texas accepts state-approved online DUI classes for many cases. If your court and the DPS allow it, an approved online class can be faster — but confirm it's accepted for your specific case first. How state-approved online DUI classes work →
Source & accuracy: compiled from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — Court-Ordered Programs and official Texas licensing sources. Court requirements change and vary by case — always confirm the program, format, hours, and an accepted provider with your court and the DPS before enrolling. Sources: tdlr.texas.gov/court-ordered, tdlr.texas.gov/court-ordered/drug-and-alcohol, tdlr.texas.gov/court-ordered/drug-and-alcohol/search, capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/SB01480F.htm, statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.42A.htm, statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.171.htm, law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/16-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-90-45, law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/16-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-90-46, dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/suspensions-reinstatements.