What takes a decade to overcome? That seems like a gross exaggeration - from reading the Texas penal code it looks like your first DWI conviction is a class A misdemeanor and the license suspension period is 90 days to a year… that’s rather standard in the USA. Texas also allows you to petition the court for an occupational driver's license that allows you to drive to perform essential functions even while your license is suspended, which is definitely not an option in all states.