Bryan DUI and DWI Records
Bryan DUI and DWI records are filed through Brazos County courts and maintained by the Bryan Police Department for arrest-level documentation. Bryan is the county seat of Brazos County, which means all DWI criminal cases for the city go through the Brazos County courthouse at 300 E. 26th Street in Bryan. The District Clerk handles felony DWI records and the County Clerk handles misdemeanor cases. The Bryan Police Department at 304 W. 26th Street also keeps arrest records and police reports for DWI stops in Bryan. This page covers how to find those records and what the law says about DWI in Texas.
Bryan Overview
Where to Find Bryan DWI Records
Bryan is the county seat of Brazos County. The Brazos County District Clerk at 300 E. 26th Street, Suite 1200, Bryan, TX 77803 holds all felony DWI records. Four district courts handle felony matters in Brazos County: the 85th, 272nd, 361st, and 458th District Courts. Call the District Clerk at (979) 361-4230 for help with felony case inquiries. Felony DWI cases include third or subsequent offenses, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter.
Misdemeanor DWI records, covering first and second offenses, are at the Brazos County Clerk at 300 E. 26th Street, Suite 1430, Bryan, TX 77803. The County Clerk number is (979) 361-4128. One County Court at Law handles misdemeanor DWI in Brazos County. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Documents cost $1.00 per page for plain copies and $5.00 for certified copies. Search records at brazoscountytx.gov.
| Brazos County District Clerk | 300 E. 26th St., Suite 1200, Bryan, TX 77803 | (979) 361-4230 |
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| Brazos County Clerk | 300 E. 26th St., Suite 1430, Bryan, TX 77803 | (979) 361-4128 |
| Online Records | brazoscountytx.gov |
| Bryan Police Records | 304 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803 | (979) 209-5536 |
Arrest records from DWI stops in Bryan are kept by the Bryan Police Department. The records division is at 304 W. 26th Street and can be reached at (979) 209-5536. Submit open records requests in person or through bryantx.gov/police. Reports cost $5.00 per document. Video records are available with additional fees. Bryan Municipal Court at bryantx.gov/municipal-court handles Class C misdemeanor matters.
Searching Bryan DUI Records Online
Brazos County offers a free public case search portal at brazoscountytx.gov. You can search by defendant name, case number, attorney name, or filing date range. The portal returns results showing case summaries, docket entries, and current case status. Document images cost $1.00 per page to purchase online. This is the fastest way to confirm whether a DWI case exists or to check the status of a pending matter without making a trip to the courthouse.
Brazos County's online system is integrated for both district court and county court records. If you are not sure which level of court handled the case, try the general name search and the system will show you all matching cases across all courts. For certified copies, you will need to request them either in person at the clerk's office or by mail with a written request and payment enclosed.
The statewide Texas courts portal also indexes some Brazos County cases. Attorneys must use eFileTexas.gov for all electronic filings. The public can still visit in person.
DWI Laws and Penalties in Bryan
Texas DWI law under Penal Code Chapter 49 applies in Bryan. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated in a public place is the main DWI offense under Section 49.04. Intoxicated means a BAC of 0.08 or any impairment of faculties from alcohol or drugs. Officers in Bryan use standardized field sobriety tests and chemical testing. Blood test evidence must meet forensic standards under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 38.35.
A first DWI offense in Bryan is a Class B misdemeanor. Penalties include at least 72 hours in jail, up to 180 days total, and a fine up to $2,000. An open container in the vehicle at the time of arrest raises the minimum to six days. BAC at 0.15 or higher makes the first offense a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000. Second-offense DWI is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day minimum. Third offense DWI is a third-degree felony under Section 49.09, with two to ten years in prison and fines up to $10,000.
Texas adds state surcharges at sentencing: $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 depending on the offense. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony under Section 49.045. Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are third-degree and second-degree felonies respectively. All felony records are at the Brazos County District Clerk. Intoxication manslaughter carries two to twenty years in prison.
Drivers under 21 face zero tolerance under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041. Any detectable alcohol while driving is a Class C misdemeanor DUI. First offense penalties include fines up to $500, community service, an alcohol awareness class, and a 30-day license suspension.
License Suspension After a DWI Arrest in Bryan
A DWI arrest in Bryan triggers two cases at once. The criminal case goes to Brazos County courts. The Administrative License Revocation runs through Texas DPS under Transportation Code Chapter 524. Both cases are independent of each other. The ALR suspension can stand even if you win the criminal case.
The officer at the arrest takes your physical license and gives you a 40-day temporary permit. You must request an ALR hearing within 15 days. Missing the deadline means automatic suspension on day 40. The hearing is conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The judge considers reasonable suspicion for the stop, probable cause for arrest, whether proper notice was given, and whether you refused or failed the chemical test.
First-time refusal to test results in a 180-day suspension. Second refusal within ten years means two years. Failing at 0.08 or above gives you 90 days for a first offense and one year for a repeat. Pay the $125 DPS reinstatement fee online at dps.texas.gov to restore your license after suspension. Check status there as well.
Bryan and Brazos County Legal Resources
For legal help in Bryan, the State Bar of Texas referral service is at (800) 252-9690. Find attorneys at texasbar.com. The Bryan Municipal Court at bryantx.gov/municipal-court handles Class C misdemeanor matters, while DWI cases requiring jail time go to the county court system in Bryan.
Crash reports from Bryan accidents go to TxDOT. Request them at txdot.gov. Regular copies cost $6.00, certified copies $8.00. Driving records are available online at dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22. College Station Police Department at cstx.gov/police handles DWI arrests for the neighboring city also in Brazos County.
The Bryan Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports for DWI stops made within Bryan city limits.
Submit a public records request to the Bryan Police Department to obtain DWI arrest reports, accident reports, and other incident documentation.
The Bryan Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases and provides online payment and case lookup for eligible offenses.
While DWI arrests that carry jail time go to the county court, the municipal court handles public intoxication and minor in possession cases through its online portal.
Brazos County DWI Records
Bryan is the county seat of Brazos County. All DWI criminal cases for Bryan go through the Brazos County Courthouse at 300 E. 26th Street. Visit the Brazos County page for full court contact details and how to access DWI records from any city in the county.
Nearby Cities
College Station is in Brazos County alongside Bryan. Other nearby cities with DWI record pages include Waco in McLennan County.