College Station DWI Records
College Station DUI and DWI records are maintained by both city and county offices, with the Brazos County court system handling all criminal case filings. If you need to find DWI arrest records, court case information, or related records in College Station, this guide points you to the right offices and online tools.
College Station DWI Overview
Where to Find College Station DWI Records
DWI cases from College Station go through the Brazos County court system in Bryan. The College Station Police Department makes most DWI arrests within city limits, but once charges are filed, the case moves to county court. Misdemeanor DWI cases go to the Brazos County Clerk, and felony DWI cases go to the Brazos County District Clerk. Both offices are at 300 E. 26th Street in Bryan.
The Brazos County District Clerk handles felony DWI filings including third-offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. You can reach their office at (979) 361-4230. Their office covers the 85th, 272nd, 361st, and 458th District Courts. The Brazos County Clerk at (979) 361-4128 handles first and second offense DWI misdemeanors through the County Court at Law.
| 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 |
| College Station Police - Records | 2611 Texas Ave. South, College Station, TX 77840 | (979) 764-3700 |
| College Station Municipal Court | City of College Station, TX | See city website for hours |
The College Station Police Department handles DWI arrests within the city. Their records division at cstx.gov/police processes open records requests. Reports cost $5.00 per copy, and processing takes about 10 business days. You can submit requests online or in person at 2611 Texas Ave. South.
The Brazos County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in areas outside city limits. Their records are separate from CSPD. Booking records and jail information for the Brazos County Jail are available through the county. College Station sits in the middle of a major university area, which means DWI enforcement is active year-round.
How to Search College Station DUI Records Online
The Brazos County case search portal at brazoscountytx.gov lets you look up felony DWI cases by defendant name or case number. Search results show charges, court assignments, bond details, and case status. Document images are available for purchase at $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee per document.
Misdemeanor DWI records through the County Clerk use the same integrated online system. You can search for first and second offense DWI cases, view deferred adjudication status, and find case dispositions. The system covers all cases filed in Brazos County courts, including those that originate with College Station PD arrests.
For Class C alcohol offenses like public intoxication, the College Station Municipal Court handles those cases. Their online tools let you look up citations, make payments, and request deferred disposition for eligible offenses. Municipal court records are separate from county court records and are not part of the Brazos County online search system.
Note: Texas A&M University Police also has jurisdiction on campus and makes DWI arrests. Those cases still go through the Brazos County courts, but arrest records would be at the TAMU Police Department, not CSPD.
DWI Laws and Penalties in College Station
College Station DWI cases are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a 72-hour minimum jail term and up to 180 days, plus a fine up to $2,000. If blood alcohol was 0.15 or higher, the charge goes up to a Class A misdemeanor with up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine. The legal limit in Texas is 0.08 BAC.
A second DWI conviction under Penal Code Sec. 49.09 is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day mandatory minimum. A third offense becomes a third-degree felony. College Station is a college town, so DWI enforcement is consistent, especially on game days and around the Texas A&M campus. The Brazos County District Attorney prosecutes all DWI cases in the county.
Drivers under 21 face a separate charge under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.041. Any detectable alcohol is enough for a DUI by minor charge, even if the driver is below the adult limit. This is a Class C misdemeanor with fines, community service, and an alcohol awareness course required.
The state can add surcharges of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 at sentencing under TxDOT penalty guidelines. These stack on top of any court-ordered fine. They go to the state, not the county or city.
License Suspension After a College Station DWI
Texas runs a civil process called the Administrative License Revocation program. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, an officer who arrests you for DWI takes your license and gives you a temporary permit valid for 40 days. You have only 15 days to request a hearing with the Texas DPS or the suspension takes effect automatically.
For a first-time failed breath or blood test, the suspension is 90 days. A first refusal brings a 180-day suspension. After the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS. You can pay online and check your license status through the DPS website. The ALR process is separate from your criminal case and runs on its own track.
Driving Records and Criminal History
Texas DPS maintains driving records that include DWI convictions, license suspensions, and crash history. You can order your own record at dps.texas.gov. A three-year history costs $4 online. Certified records cost more and take longer if ordered by mail. Records for another person require Form DR-1 and must meet the federal Driver Privacy Protection Act.
The DPS Crime Records Division at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records holds criminal history for Texas. DWI convictions appear here. You can send a public information request to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140.
Crash reports involving DWI are held by TxDOT, not the police department. You can buy a crash report through the TxDOT CRIS system. A regular copy costs $6 and a certified copy costs $8. Access is limited to people involved in the crash and their representatives.
The Texas Department of Public Safety manages the Administrative License Revocation program and driver records for all Texas residents, including those in College Station.
Texas DPS is the central agency for driving records, DWI conviction data, and license reinstatement after suspension for College Station-area drivers.
Brazos County DUI Records
College Station sits in Brazos County. All DWI case filings for College Station go through the Brazos County court system in Bryan. For more detail on the courts, online search tools, fees, and county-level resources, visit the Brazos County DUI records page.
Nearby Cities
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