Find DWI Records in Flower Mound
Flower Mound DUI and DWI records are filed through Denton County, which is the county that handles all criminal cases for the city. Whether you need a court record, an arrest report, or basic case information, this guide covers what offices maintain these records and how to access them.
Flower Mound DWI Overview
Where to Find Flower Mound DWI Records
DWI cases from Flower Mound are filed in Denton County. The Flower Mound Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but the case records move to county-level offices once charges are filed. Misdemeanor DWI records go to the Denton County Clerk and felony records go to the Denton County District Clerk. Both offices are located at 1450 E. McKinney Street in Denton.
The Denton County District Clerk at (940) 349-2200 handles felony DWI filings. Their office covers 9 district courts and maintains records for DWI third offense, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter cases. Felony case records can be searched through the county portal at portal-txdenton.tylerhost.net. The Denton County Clerk at (940) 349-2012 manages misdemeanor DWI records through the same integrated system.
| Denton County District Clerk | 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209 | (940) 349-2200 |
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| Denton County Clerk | 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209 | (940) 349-2012 |
| Denton County Sheriff's Office | 127 N. Woodrow Ln., Denton, TX 76205 | (940) 349-1600 |
| Flower Mound Police Department | Flower Mound, TX | See city website for contact |
The Flower Mound Police Department handles DWI arrests within town limits. Open records requests go through the city's records division. Processing typically takes about 10 business days. Arrest reports, incident reports, and related documents are available for a $5.00 fee per report. The Denton County Sheriff's Office at dentoncounty.gov/sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas of the county near Flower Mound.
Searching Flower Mound DUI Records Online
The Denton County online portal lets you search by defendant name, case number, attorney, or date range. Results show charge details, court assignments, bond amounts, and case status. Document images cost $1.00 per page and are available for purchase directly through the portal. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee per document.
Misdemeanor DWI records are part of the same system. You can search for first and second offense cases and find deferred adjudication records. The portal covers all Denton County courts, including cases that started with Flower Mound PD arrests. Attorneys must e-file through eFileTexas.gov, and filings show up in the system within 24 hours of submission.
For Class C alcohol violations like public intoxication or minor in possession, the Flower Mound Municipal Court handles those cases. Municipal court records are not part of the Denton County court search system. You would need to contact the municipal court directly for those records.
Note: If you're searching for a DWI case and can't find it by name, try searching by case number. The format used by Denton County courts is typically YYYY-CR##### for criminal cases.
DWI Penalties in Flower Mound
All DWI cases in Flower Mound are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor with at least 72 hours in jail and up to 180 days, plus a fine up to $2,000. A BAC of 0.15 or higher raises the charge to a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000.
Second offense DWI under Sec. 49.09 is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day minimum. Third offense becomes a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. The Denton County District Attorney handles all DWI prosecutions for Flower Mound cases.
Additional state surcharges of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 can be assessed at sentencing under TxDOT guidelines. These are separate from and in addition to any court-ordered fine. They are paid to the state, not to Denton County.
License Suspension After a Flower Mound DWI
Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, when a person is arrested for DWI in Flower Mound, the officer takes the physical license and issues a temporary permit that is good for 40 days. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing with Texas DPS to contest the suspension. If no hearing is requested, the suspension starts automatically on day 40.
A first failed breath or blood test brings a 90-day suspension. A first refusal brings 180 days. After the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must go to Texas DPS before a new license will be issued. You can check your license status and pay fees at the DPS website. The ALR process runs apart from the criminal case and uses a different standard of proof.
Driver Records and Criminal History
Texas DPS driving records show DWI convictions, suspensions, and crash history. You can order your own record at dps.texas.gov. A three-year history costs $4 online. To request another person's record, you must use Form DR-1 and meet the requirements under the federal Driver Privacy Protection Act.
The DPS Crime Records Division at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records maintains criminal history data. DWI convictions appear here. Public information requests go to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. Phone requests are not accepted by DPS.
DWI crash reports are held by TxDOT. You can buy one through the TxDOT CRIS system for $6 (regular) or $8 (certified). Access is limited to people directly involved in the crash, their representatives, and insurance companies.
The Texas DPS manages driver records, Administrative License Revocation actions, and license reinstatement for Flower Mound drivers following a DWI arrest.
Texas DPS is the central state agency for DWI conviction records and license reinstatement for residents of Flower Mound and all of Denton County.
Denton County DUI Records
Flower Mound is in Denton County, and all DWI filings go through the Denton County court system. For more on the courts, fees, online search tools, and county-level procedures, visit the Denton County DUI records page.
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