The Texas Department of Public Safety can assess a surcharge to someone based on certain offenses that were committed on or after September 1, 2003. This includes any DWI-related offense. If the Department of Public Safety assesses a surcharge, you’ll be notified by mail. But they don’t replace any suspensions, revocations, denials, disqualifications, or cancellations that resulted from your conviction. Once the charges have been levied, you must pay it within 105 days. Otherwise, they will suspend your license.