How long does it take Texas DPS to process an SR-22?

How long does Texas DPS take to process an SR-22?

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) states in its SR-22 frequently asked questions that it may take up to 21 business days¹ for the department to process an SR-22. DPS describes the SR-22 as a certificate filed with the department by the car insurance carrier.¹ To see the status of a driver license or driving privilege, and whether an SR-22 has been received and processed, DPS directs people to its License Eligibility webpage.¹ The Texas Transportation Code states that unless a person whose license or registration was suspended or revoked files and maintains evidence of financial responsibility with DPS, the suspension or revocation may not be terminated and the license may not be renewed or a new one issued.² The DPS wording on processing time reads:

It may take up to 21 business days for the Department to process your SR-22.

What does Texas DPS require for reinstatement besides processing?

Requirement	What DPS says
Valid SR-22 submitted to DPS	Required for reinstatement, before renewal or issuance of the driver license
Reinstatement fee	$1003, plus any other outstanding fees owed

What the sources do not state

The DPS wording quoted here says processing may take up to the stated number of business days. It does not say what the usual time is, and it does not say on which day the count begins.

Next step

The agency’s own answer is in the DPS SR-22 frequently asked questions. This site’s Texas filing lookup tool lists what follows a given situation.