El Paso DWI Records
El Paso DUI and DWI records are maintained by the El Paso County courts and the El Paso Police Department. DWI arrests within city limits are handled by EPPD, and all criminal case filings go through the El Paso County courts. Misdemeanor DWI cases go to the County Clerk, while felony DWI cases go to the District Clerk. El Paso Municipal Court handles Class C alcohol offenses. This page covers where to find these records and how to request them.
El Paso DWI Overview
El Paso DWI Records Offices
El Paso County has two main court record offices. Felony DWI records, including third offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter, are kept by the El Paso County District Clerk at 500 E. San Antonio Avenue, Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901. Their phone is (915) 546-2021. The District Clerk serves 15 criminal district courts and offers an online case search at epcounty.com. You can search by defendant name, case number, attorney, or date range.
Misdemeanor DWI cases are handled by 6 County Courts at Law. Those records are maintained by the El Paso County Clerk at 500 E. San Antonio Avenue, Suite 105. The phone is (915) 546-2071. Both offices use the same county portal for online access. Document copies from either office are $1.00 per page. Certified copies require a $5.00 certification fee in addition to the per-page rate.
| El Paso County District Clerk | 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 546-2021 |
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| El Paso County Clerk | 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 546-2071 |
| El Paso Police - Records | 911 N. Raynor St., El Paso, TX 79903 | (915) 212-4000 |
| El Paso Municipal Court | 810 E. Overland Ave., El Paso, TX 79901 | (915) 541-4000 |
The El Paso Police Department Records Division is at 911 N. Raynor Street. You can submit open records requests online through the EPPD portal at elpasotexas.gov/police-department. Standard processing takes 10 to 15 business days. Reports cost $5.00. Video requests carry additional fees. DWI arrest reports from EPPD include the officer narrative, field sobriety test documentation, chemical test results, and booking information.
El Paso Municipal Court at 810 E. Overland Avenue handles Class C alcohol offenses. Their phone is (915) 541-4000. The online portal at elpasotexas.gov/municipal-court allows ticket search, payment, and deferred disposition requests. Fine payment can be made online, in person, by phone, or by mail.
The El Paso Police Department processes open records requests for DWI arrest reports and incident records through its online portal.
EPPD handles DWI arrests within El Paso city limits and maintains records of those arrests for up to 90 days for video and permanently for written reports.
How to Search El Paso DUI Case Records
For court records, the El Paso County online case portal at epcounty.com/districtclerk is the best starting point. Search by defendant name or case number. The system shows the charge type, degree of offense, court assignment, bond information, and case status. Documents can be purchased online at $1.00 per page with immediate download. Certified copies require an in-person or mail request with the certification fee.
For Class C offenses handled by El Paso Municipal Court, the online system at elpasotexas.gov/municipal-court lets you search by citation number, driver's license, or name. Deferred disposition is available for eligible offenses. An administrative fee applies. Warrants can also be searched and resolved online.
Note: Crash reports from DWI-related accidents in El Paso are not available through EPPD. Those are filed with TxDOT and must be purchased through the TxDOT CRIS system.
DWI Laws and Penalties in El Paso
El Paso DWI prosecutions follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI charge is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum 72-hour jail stay and up to 180 days. The maximum fine is $2,000. If the driver had an open container, the minimum goes to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or higher elevates the charge to Class A with up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000.
A second DWI under Sec. 49.09 carries a 30-day mandatory minimum. A third DWI is a third-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison. Intoxication assault is also a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter under Sec. 49.08 is a second-degree felony with 2 to 20 years. State surcharges under TxDOT guidelines range from $3,000 to $6,000 added at sentencing on top of court fines.
Minor DUI cases under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.041 carry a Class C misdemeanor charge for any detectable alcohol in a driver under 21. A first offense brings a fine up to $500, 8 to 12 hours of community service, and a mandatory alcohol awareness course. License suspension runs 30 days for a first violation.
License Suspension After an El Paso DWI
Texas runs the Administrative License Revocation program for all DWI arrests, including those in El Paso. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, the arresting officer takes the physical license and gives a temporary permit valid for 40 days. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing. Missing that window means the suspension begins automatically on day 40. Hearings are held at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, not in the El Paso courts.
A first failed test brings a 90-day suspension. First-time refusal brings 180 days. Prior ALR suspensions within 10 years increase those periods. After the suspension period ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS. You can check status and pay fees online at the DPS website. Driving records showing suspension history can be ordered for $4 to $22 depending on the record type.
Criminal History and Crash Records
Texas DPS maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes DWI convictions from El Paso County courts. Public information requests can be submitted to dps.texas.gov or by email to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov. The DPS mailing address is Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. DPS does not accept phone or fax requests.
Crash reports from El Paso DWI accidents are handled by TxDOT, not local police. Purchase crash reports through the TxDOT CRIS system for $6 or $8 for a certified copy. El Paso drivers involved in crashes not investigated by police must keep their own records since Driver's Crash Reports (CR-2 forms) are no longer retained by TxDOT as of 2019.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforces alcohol laws across El Paso. TABC investigates violations by licensed alcohol sellers including sales to minors and intoxicated persons. Those records are separate from DWI court records but can be relevant in dram shop liability cases.
El Paso County DUI Records
El Paso is both the city and county seat of El Paso County. All DWI cases filed in El Paso go through the county court system. For full county information including court details, online portals, and additional resources, visit the El Paso County DUI records page.
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