Texas DWI Superfine
As of September 2019, the "surcharge" program by Texas DPS no longer exists. While that may sound good, it has been replaced by a Texas DWI "superfine". Put another way, the "surcharge" for DWI convictions still exists, while the "points" system for things like tickets is history. Let's take a quick look at what is new, and what is not (at least in terms of DWI). Surcharge v. Superfine Old System - Surcharge The surcharge system issued a fine based on either "points" or convictions. Regardless, putting "points" on a person's license only happens after a conviction. The old system said that a...
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