How to Reduce your Texas DPS Surcharges; Surcharge Waivers and Indigency

Years ago DPS offered an amnesty for people with past due Surcharges.  Currently, there is only one application process by which an individual can reduce any DPS Surcharges: the DPS Indigency Program.

The DPS Indigency Program offers reduced surcharges to people living at (or below) the federal poverty level.  This means that if your income is under a certain level, you can have your Texas Surcharges greatly reduced.

So how much can you save? DPS will reduce your Surcharges to 10% of what you owe.  But, it gets better than that; DPS caps the total you'll owe to $250.  That means, if your application is accepted by DPS to reduce your Surcharges, you will owe $250 TOTAL, OR LESS.  Of course, reinstatement fees and other service fees apply.

To apply, you must submit the DPS Surcharge application for Indigency.  The application must be filled out completely and notarized (stamped by an official of the state -- banks will do this for you).  The application is available online from DPS's website HERE pr you can call DPS directly and have them mail it out to you.  The number for DPS Indigency Program is (866) 223-3583.

What if my Texas Driver's License is suspended still?  If your license is still suspended for reasons OTHER than surcharges, you may be eligible for an Occupational License.  Call us for a Free Consultation at 512-216-3211.  

Also, you can read more about Occupational Licenses at:  http://lawofficerobertkeates.blogspot.com/2012/11/suspended-driver-license-help-in-texas_21.html