Texas DWI Class | 12-Hour Online DWI Education for Out-of-State Cases
Texas DWI Class
12-Hour Online Education
A first-offense DWI conviction in Texas carries a mandatory 12-hour DWI education requirement — and you have just 180 days from probation to complete it or risk automatic license revocation. This page explains who qualifies for an online option, what documentation courts need, and how to enroll today.
Important: Texas DPS does not accept self-paced internet-only DWI programs for Texas residents completing in-state requirements. This page is designed for out-of-state situations — Texas residents with an out-of-state DWI, or non-residents with a Texas DWI needing documented online education for court review. Always verify with your court before enrolling.
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What Is the Texas DWI Class Requirement?
In Texas, a first-offense DWI conviction carries a mandatory 12-hour DWI Education Program requirement under Article 42.12, Section 13(h) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. If you are convicted of a first-offense DWI and placed on community supervision — probation or deferred adjudication — you are required by law to complete this program.
The 12-hour DWI class covers alcohol and drug education as it relates to driving skills, Texas DWI laws, the effects of alcohol on human physiology, chemical dependency, decision-making, and available resources. These form the standardized curriculum Texas authorities require for all certified DWI education programs.
Note that Texas uses DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) for adults 21+ with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. DUI in Texas applies specifically to minors under 21 with any detectable alcohol. Most adult cases fall under the DWI statute.
Who This Page Is For
Texas DPS does not accept self-paced internet-only DWI programs for residents completing in-state Texas court requirements. If you live in Texas and received a DWI in Texas, you need a Texas TDLR-certified program in your area.
This page and our 12-hour live synchronous course are designed for two specific situations:
- Texas residents with an out-of-state DWI: Your paperwork references a 12-hour education requirement and you need an online option with clean documentation for court review.
- Non-residents with a Texas DWI: You were charged in Texas but now live elsewhere, making travel for in-person classes impractical.
Rule of thumb: Your court order is always the authority. Confirm what documentation your court accepts before enrolling in any program.
The 12-Hour Texas DWI Class — What to Expect
The 12-hour DWI education program is a standardized curriculum whether you take it in-person in Texas or through a live synchronous online format for a qualifying out-of-state or transfer situation. Here’s how our track is structured, what it costs, and what documentation you receive.
12-Hour DWI / DUI Education Course
Our 12-hour synchronous online course is structured around the same standardized education framework as the Texas DWI class — covering alcohol and drug impact on driving, applicable laws, chemical dependency, decision-making strategies, and resources for behavioral change. It satisfies the 12-hour first-offense standard referenced by multiple states, not just Texas.
The course is delivered in a live, synchronous online format — real-time attendance with a live instructor, not pre-recorded slides. This mirrors the structured, instructor-led delivery that most courts expect when they see the word “class” on a court order, and it’s a meaningful distinction when submitting documentation in a transfer situation.
Upon completion you receive a clean, professional completion certificate with your name, completion date, total instructional hours, and program description — the four elements courts and probation officers look for every time.
Enroll in the 12-Hour Course — $145 →The 180-Day Deadline — Why It Matters
The 180-day completion window isn’t advisory — it’s a hard legal deadline embedded in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Miss it and your license gets revoked automatically, with no path to reinstatement until the program is complete.
180 Days from Probation Grant — Zero Exceptions Without a Court Extension
Under Article 42.12, Section 13(h), you have 180 days from the date probation was granted to complete the 12-hour DWI Education Program and submit proof to Texas DPS. Failure triggers automatic license revocation — and your license cannot be reinstated until the program is done. A court-granted extension is the only exception, and it must be requested proactively. If you’re in an out-of-state situation, that clock is still running. At $145 and a live online format, there’s no reason to wait.
Confirm Your Paperwork
Review your court order or probation documents for the exact education requirement. Look for “12-hour DWI Education Program,” the 180-day window, and any format requirements. If unsure, ask your attorney or probation officer before enrolling in anything.
Enroll & Complete ($145)
Register for the 12-hour live synchronous course and complete all scheduled sessions. Live, instructor-led attendance is critical for documentation — courts referencing a “class” expect structured, accountable delivery with real attendance records backing the certificate.
Submit Documentation
Your completion certificate — name, date, hours, program description — goes to your court, probation officer, or Texas DPS as directed by your order. In transfer situations your attorney can confirm the correct submission channel before the 180-day window closes.
Who Needs a Texas DWI Class and Why They Come to Us
The 12-hour Texas DWI class requirement follows people across state lines. Whether you’re a Texas resident who received a DWI in another state or a non-resident navigating a Texas charge from a distance, the education requirement doesn’t disappear just because the geography changes.
Texas Resident With an Out-of-State DWI
You live in Texas but received a DWI in another state — Nevada, California, Arizona, or elsewhere. That state’s court may reference a 12-hour education requirement. Our live 12-hour course gives you structured completion documentation for court review back home, all for $145 without leaving your house.
Non-Resident With a Texas DWI
You were charged in Texas but live in another state. Traveling back to Texas to attend a TDLR-certified in-person program may not be realistic. If your court allows documented alternative education, our $145 live synchronous course gives you the professional completion certificate you need — confirm with your court first.
Racing the 180-Day Clock
The most common reason people contact us is timing. The deadline feels distant until it doesn’t. At $145 and a live online format, our 12-hour course can be scheduled and completed quickly — without waiting for an in-person cohort to form in your area. Start today and close the requirement before it becomes a license reinstatement problem.
What Your $145 Completion Certificate Includes
Courts, probation officers, and Texas DPS reviewers evaluating DWI education documentation in transfer situations look for four things every time: your identity is clearly on the record, the completion date is specific, total instructional hours are stated, and the program is described clearly enough to understand what was covered.
Your $145 enrollment covers all of it — a clean, professionally formatted certificate with all four elements plus session-level attendance records. If your probation officer or attorney needs more than the certificate, that supporting documentation is ready.
Submitting complete documentation on the first attempt is the fastest way to close this requirement. Inside a 180-day window, a back-and-forth over missing documentation is a problem you don’t need.
Why Live Delivery Matters for Court Documentation
Texas courts referencing a “DWI Education Program” have traditionally expected a structured, instructor-led class experience — not a self-paced click-through module. Live synchronous delivery (real-time attendance with a live instructor) mirrors the accountability courts look for when a court order uses the word “class.”
Our course is live and synchronous — not pre-recorded. When you submit your certificate in a transfer situation, being able to accurately describe the format as live, instructor-led, and scheduled is a meaningful distinction that holds up under scrutiny.
Bottom line: Confirm with your court that the format is acceptable before enrolling. If live synchronous works for your situation, enroll today for $145 and get it done.
Texas DWI Class — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything people ask us when looking for a Texas DWI class in an out-of-state or transfer situation.
What is the Texas DWI class requirement for a first offense?
Does Texas DPS accept online DWI classes?
What’s the difference between DWI and DUI in Texas?
What happens if I don’t complete the class within 180 days?
How much does the course cost?
Is the Victim Impact Panel (MADD VIP) included?
What about a second DWI offense — is 12 hours enough?
Do you describe your courses as Texas TDLR-licensed or Texas DPS-approved?
Ready to Complete Your Texas DWI Class?
Don’t let the 180-day window slip. Our live 12-hour synchronous DWI education course is $145 — includes your completion certificate and all the documentation your court needs. Confirm the format works for your situation, then enroll and get it done.
Educational program notice: 702 DUI School operates as an online DUI/DWI educational service provider. The programs described on this page are intended for out-of-state and transfer situations where a court may allow alternative education documentation. We are not affiliated with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), or any Texas court, and we do not represent our courses as Texas TDLR-licensed, Texas DPS-approved, or Texas-certified. You are solely responsible for confirming that any education option is acceptable to your court, probation officer, or supervising authority before enrolling. Your court order and the 180-day Texas DPS deadline are always the controlling documents.