TDLR-Approved · 100% Virtual · First-Time Offender

The TDLR DWI Education Course for first-time offenders.

A 12-hour state-approved program delivered fully online to meet Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements following a first DWI conviction. Complete it from anywhere in Texas — court-recognized completion certificate provided on finish.

Course Overview

What this course is

The TDLR DWI Education Program is a 12-hour curriculum required by Texas law for individuals convicted of a first DWI offense. Completion is typically required as a condition of probation and to retain or reinstate your driver license.

The program covers Texas DWI laws, the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the body and driving, decision-making, and the personal and family impact of impaired driving. The course is delivered entirely online — no in-person sessions, no travel — in a structured, respectful format focused on practical understanding rather than lecture.

Upon completion, participants receive an official TDLR certificate to submit to the court, probation officer, and the Texas Department of Public Safety as required.

Who it's for

This course is required if

You were convicted of a first DWI offense in Texas and the court has ordered a TDLR DWI Education course as part of probation or sentencing.
You are seeking to reinstate or retain your Texas driver license following a first DWI and need to satisfy the TDLR education requirement.
Your attorney or probation officer has directed you to complete a state-approved 12-hour DWI education program.
You want to fulfill the requirement promptly with a structured, court-recognized course rather than risk delay.

Curriculum

The twelve hours, structured

Texas DWI Law

Statutory framework, BAC limits, administrative license revocation, and the consequences of subsequent offenses.

Alcohol & The Body

How alcohol is absorbed and metabolized, tolerance, and the physiological effects on judgment and motor skills.

Other Drugs & Driving

Prescription medications, cannabis, and polysubstance use — what each does to attention, reaction time, and risk.

Decision-Making

Identifying high-risk situations and building practical strategies that hold up when you're tired, stressed, or out with friends.

Personal & Family Impact

The financial, professional, and relational costs of an impaired-driving conviction — and how to talk about it honestly.

Moving Forward

Resources for ongoing support, signs that warrant a closer look at drinking patterns, and how to access help if you want it.

Our approach

Practical. Respectful. On the record.

Fully Virtual

The entire 12-hour course is delivered online. Complete it from home — no commutes, no classrooms, no travel to a treatment center.

Court-Recognized

A TDLR-issued certificate is provided immediately on completion, formatted for court, probation, and DPS submission.

Flexible Pacing

Complete the 12 hours over a schedule that fits your life — within the timelines TDLR and your court order require.

Real Support

If the course surfaces something worth a closer look, we can connect you to therapy or evaluation services — never required, always available.

Common questions

What you might be wondering

Will the court accept this certificate?

Yes. The course is taught by a TDLR-licensed provider following the state-approved 12-hour curriculum. The certificate is the official TDLR form recognized by Texas courts, probation departments, and DPS.

How long do I have to complete it?

Texas typically requires completion within 180 days of conviction or as specified by your court order. We recommend reviewing your specific deadline with your attorney or probation officer and starting promptly.

Is this the same as a DWI Intervention Program?

No. This is the 12-hour DWI Education course required for first-time offenders. The DWI Intervention Program is a longer, separate course typically required for repeat or felony offenders.

Do I need an evaluation first?

An evaluation is a separate requirement that some courts order alongside education. If you need one, ask about our evaluation services — we can often coordinate both.

What if I miss a session?

Make-up policies follow TDLR rules. Attendance and participation are tracked; we'll work with you on rescheduling within the allowable window so you stay on track for your court deadline.

Enroll

Ready to get this done?

Message us with your court order or probation paperwork in hand and we'll confirm eligibility, schedule your start date, and get you on the path to completion.

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TDLR-licensed program · 12-hour curriculum · 100% online · Certificate on completion