Penalties for Driving While Intoxicated in Tarrant County and Texas

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas and Tarrant County can have serious consequences including fines, time in county or prison, and suspension of a person's driver's license. Individuals who have been charged with a DWI in Texas or Tarrant County can also expect to pay court costs, fees for driver education courses, installation and maintenance fees for an interlock device on their primary vehicle, and increased insurance premiums.