Does the ALR hearing effect my criminal court case for DWI?

Generally, no. DPS will try to suspend your license independent of anything that is happening with your case in court. Additionally, upon a final conviction of DWI, the criminal court judge can suspend your license for anywhere from 6 months to one year depending on your age and the circumstances of your case, prior convictions, etc. If you are acquitted at trial, however, your DPS suspension may be lifted. Note, however, that if DPS has already suspended your license and you thereafter plea to lesser charge or the State dismisses your case, your suspension will remain. Once the suspension is imposed, the only way it will ordinarily be lifted is upon going to trial and getting an acquittal.