Texas Department of Public Safety v. Billy Bernice Story

OPINION

DAVIS, Chief Justice.

The Department of Public Safety (“DPS”) suspended Billy Bernice Story’s driver’s license due to Story’s refusal to provide a specimen of his breath for analysis following his arrest for driving while intoxicated. An administrative law judge (“ALJ”) upheld the suspension, and Story appealed to the County Court at Law (the “reviewing court”). The reviewing court reversed the decision of the ALJ, and rendered judgment in Story’s favor. DPS appeals the judgment of the reviewing court.

Neither party questions our jurisdiction over this case. Nevertheless, we must always…