Revoked License

Revoked License refers to the termination of a Texas driver license by the Department of Public Safety, usually for more serious offenses than those causing suspension — such as repeat DWI convictions, habitual traffic violations, medical incapacity, or fraud in obtaining the license. Unlike a suspension, a revocation does not have a scheduled end date tied to a penalty period; instead, the driver must wait out a mandatory ineligibility period (commonly one year or more) and then apply for a new license as a first-time applicant. Reinstatement typically requires payment of state fees, completion of mandatory courses, and often re-taking the written and driving exams, plus an SR-22 filing if DPS orders it. Driving on a revoked license is a Class C misdemeanor under Texas Transportation Code §521.457 for a first offense and can escalate to a Class B misdemeanor for repeat offenses, driving uninsured, or a DWI-related suspension.